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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,364 and 232,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,364 and 232,848 is: 342,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,364 : 232,848 = 232,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,364/232,848 = 232,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,364x = 232,848 × 232,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,364x = 54,218,191,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,191,104/158,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,364.37

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