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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,762 and 217,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,762 and 217,731 is: 298,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,762 : 217,731 = 217,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,762/217,731 = 217,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,762x = 217,731 × 217,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,762x = 47,406,788,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,406,788,361/158,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,602.87

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