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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,738 and 238,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,738 and 238,775 is: 363,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,738 : 238,775 = 238,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,738/238,775 = 238,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,738x = 238,775 × 238,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,738x = 57,013,500,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,013,500,625/156,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,750.34

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