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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,616 and 215,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,616 and 215,317 is: 292,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,616 : 215,317 = 215,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,616/215,317 = 215,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,616x = 215,317 × 215,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,616x = 46,361,410,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361,410,489/158,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,287.10

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