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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,760 and 159,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,760 and 159,048 is: 256,138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,760 : 159,048 = 159,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,760/159,048 = 159,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,760x = 159,048 × 159,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,760x = 25,296,266,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,266,304/98,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,138.78

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