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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,239 and 156,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,239 and 156,287 is: 236,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,239 : 156,287 = 156,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,239/156,287 = 156,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,239x = 156,287 × 156,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,239x = 24,425,626,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,626,369/103,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,593.02

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