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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,749 and 238,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,749 and 238,795 is: 363,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,749 : 238,795 = 238,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,749/238,795 = 238,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,749x = 238,795 × 238,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,749x = 57,023,052,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023,052,025/156,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,785.75

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