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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,619 and 245,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,619 and 245,979 is: 381,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,619 : 245,979 = 245,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,619/245,979 = 245,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,619x = 245,979 × 245,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,619x = 60,505,668,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,505,668,441/158,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,452.84

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