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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,927 and 159,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,927 and 159,351 is: 348,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,927 : 159,351 = 159,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,927/159,351 = 159,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,927x = 159,351 × 159,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,927x = 25,392,741,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392,741,201/72,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,193.96

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