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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,672 and 238,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,672 and 238,147 is: 359,696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,672 : 238,147 = 238,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,672/238,147 = 238,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,672x = 238,147 × 238,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,672x = 56,713,993,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,713,993,609/157,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,696.04

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