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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,071 and 236,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,071 and 236,938 is: 364,374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,071 : 236,938 = 236,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,071/236,938 = 236,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,071x = 236,938 × 236,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,071x = 56,139,615,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,139,615,844/154,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,374.97

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