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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,904 and 159,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,904 and 159,042 is: 337,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,904 : 159,042 = 159,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,904/159,042 = 159,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,904x = 159,042 × 159,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,904x = 25,294,357,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294,357,764/74,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,690.35

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