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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,292 and 158,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,292 and 158,850 is: 259,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,292 : 158,850 = 158,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,292/158,850 = 158,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,292x = 158,850 × 158,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,292x = 25,233,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,322,500/97,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,356.60

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