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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,882.75 and 230,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,882.75 and 230,985 is: 333,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,882.75 : 230,985 = 230,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,882.75/230,985 = 230,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,882.75x = 230,985 × 230,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,882.75x = 53,354,070,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,354,070,225/159,882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,707.48

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