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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,533 and 239,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,533 and 239,212 is: 363,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,533 : 239,212 = 239,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,533/239,212 = 239,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,533x = 239,212 × 239,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,533x = 57,222,380,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,380,944/157,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,240.60

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