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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,892 and 348,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,892 and 348,132 is: 762,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,892 : 348,132 = 348,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,892/348,132 = 348,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,892x = 348,132 × 348,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,892x = 121,195,889,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,195,889,424/158,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,756.40

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