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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,736 and 215,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,736 and 215,343 is: 292,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,736 : 215,343 = 215,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,736/215,343 = 215,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,736x = 215,343 × 215,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,736x = 46,372,607,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372,607,649/158,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,136.68

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