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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,454 and 250,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,454 and 250,159 is: 392,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,454 : 250,159 = 250,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,454/250,159 = 250,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,454x = 250,159 × 250,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,454x = 62,579,525,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,579,525,281/159,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,461.31

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