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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,868 and 232,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,868 and 232,956 is: 341,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,868 : 232,956 = 232,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,868/232,956 = 232,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,868x = 232,956 × 232,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,868x = 54,268,497,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,268,497,936/158,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,594.90

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