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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,660 and 238,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,660 and 238,128 is: 359,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,660 : 238,128 = 238,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,660/238,128 = 238,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,660x = 238,128 × 238,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,660x = 56,704,944,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704,944,384/157,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,666.02

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