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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,474 and 232,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,474 and 232,995 is: 342,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,474 : 232,995 = 232,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,474/232,995 = 232,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,474x = 232,995 × 232,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,474x = 54,286,670,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,286,670,025/158,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,558.84

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