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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,924 and 236,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,924 and 236,838 is: 362,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,924 : 236,838 = 236,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,924/236,838 = 236,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,924x = 236,838 × 236,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,924x = 56,092,238,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,092,238,244/154,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,062.94

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