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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,506.50 and 235,140.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,506.50 and 235,140.75 is: 348,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,506.50 : 235,140.75 = 235,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,506.50/235,140.75 = 235,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,506.50x = 235,140.75 × 235,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,506.50x = 55,291,172,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291,172,310.56/158,506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,825.90

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