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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,193 and 237,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,193 and 237,492 is: 356,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,193 : 237,492 = 237,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,193/237,492 = 237,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,193x = 237,492 × 237,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,193x = 56,402,450,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,450,064/158,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,542.01

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