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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,954 and 159,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,954 and 159,750 is: 349,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,954 : 159,750 = 159,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,954/159,750 = 159,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,954x = 159,750 × 159,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,954x = 25,520,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520,062,500/72,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,810.33

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