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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,732 and 239,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,732 and 239,718 is: 362,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,732 : 239,718 = 239,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,732/239,718 = 239,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,732x = 239,718 × 239,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,732x = 57,464,719,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464,719,524/158,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,023.53

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