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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,844.50 and 248,352.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,844.50 and 248,352.75 is: 385,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,844.50 : 248,352.75 = 248,352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,844.50/248,352.75 = 248,352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,844.50x = 248,352.75 × 248,352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,844.50x = 61,679,088,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,679,088,432.56/159,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,869.32

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