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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,452 and 237,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,452 and 237,712 is: 356,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,452 : 237,712 = 237,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,452/237,712 = 237,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,452x = 237,712 × 237,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,452x = 56,506,994,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506,994,944/158,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,619.01

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