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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,765 and 225,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,765 and 225,673 is: 320,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,765 : 225,673 = 225,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,765/225,673 = 225,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,765x = 225,673 × 225,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,765x = 50,928,302,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,928,302,929/158,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,777.90

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