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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,911.50 and 235,618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,911.50 and 235,618.50 is: 349,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,911.50 : 235,618.50 = 235,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,911.50/235,618.50 = 235,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,911.50x = 235,618.50 × 235,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,911.50x = 55,516,077,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516,077,542.25/158,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,352.17

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