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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,430.94 and 352,282.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,430.94 and 352,282.92 is: 783,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,430.94 : 352,282.92 = 352,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,430.94/352,282.92 = 352,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,430.94x = 352,282.92 × 352,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,430.94x = 124,103,257,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,103,257,044.79/158,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,327.16

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