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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,969 and 236,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,969 and 236,354 is: 362,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,969 : 236,354 = 236,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,969/236,354 = 236,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,969x = 236,354 × 236,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,969x = 55,863,213,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,863,213,316/153,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,821.17

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