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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,154 and 246,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,154 and 246,303 is: 383,582.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,154 : 246,303 = 246,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,154/246,303 = 246,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,154x = 246,303 × 246,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,154x = 60,665,167,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665,167,809/158,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,582.89

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