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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,226 and 158,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,226 and 158,759 is: 259,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,226 : 158,759 = 158,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,226/158,759 = 158,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,226x = 158,759 × 158,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,226x = 25,204,420,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,420,081/97,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,235.39

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