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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,882 and 235,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,882 and 235,585 is: 349,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,882 : 235,585 = 235,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,882/235,585 = 235,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,882x = 235,585 × 235,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,882x = 55,500,292,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500,292,225/158,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,317.68

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