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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,762 and 211,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,762 and 211,995 is: 281,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,762 : 211,995 = 211,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,762/211,995 = 211,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,762x = 211,995 × 211,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,762x = 44,941,880,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,941,880,025/159,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,305.19

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