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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,033 and 240,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,033 and 240,122 is: 364,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,033 : 240,122 = 240,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,033/240,122 = 240,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,033x = 240,122 × 240,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,033x = 57,658,574,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658,574,884/158,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,851.49

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