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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,626 and 238,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,626 and 238,923 is: 369,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,626 : 238,923 = 238,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,626/238,923 = 238,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,626x = 238,923 × 238,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,626x = 57,084,199,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084,199,929/154,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,175.95

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