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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,262.38 and 366,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,262.38 and 366,063 is: 846,708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,262.38 : 366,063 = 366,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,262.38/366,063 = 366,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,262.38x = 366,063 × 366,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,262.38x = 134,002,119,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,002,119,969/158,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,708.64

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