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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,916 and 348,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,916 and 348,180 is: 762,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,916 : 348,180 = 348,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,916/348,180 = 348,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,916x = 348,180 × 348,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,916x = 121,229,312,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,229,312,400/158,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,851.52

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