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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,327 and 238,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,327 and 238,670 is: 366,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,327 : 238,670 = 238,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,327/238,670 = 238,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,327x = 238,670 × 238,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,327x = 56,963,368,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,963,368,900/155,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,731.92

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