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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,650 and 233,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,650 and 233,580 is: 343,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,650 : 233,580 = 233,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,650/233,580 = 233,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,650x = 233,580 × 233,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,650x = 54,559,616,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,559,616,400/158,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,899.25

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