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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,425.50 and 352,271.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,425.50 and 352,271.50 is: 783,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,425.50 : 352,271.50 = 352,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,425.50/352,271.50 = 352,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,425.50x = 352,271.50 × 352,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,425.50x = 124,095,209,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,095,209,712.25/158,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,303.25

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