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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,979 and 158,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,979 and 158,322 is: 334,305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,979 : 158,322 = 158,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,979/158,322 = 158,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,979x = 158,322 × 158,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,979x = 25,065,855,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065,855,684/74,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,305.01

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