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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,842 and 236,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,842 and 236,943 is: 355,684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,842 : 236,943 = 236,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,842/236,943 = 236,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,842x = 236,943 × 236,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,842x = 56,141,985,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,141,985,249/157,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,684.71

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