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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,226 and 248,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,226 and 248,524 is: 387,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,226 : 248,524 = 248,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,226/248,524 = 248,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,226x = 248,524 × 248,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,226x = 61,764,178,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764,178,576/159,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,902.59

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