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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,889 and 233,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,889 and 233,463 is: 343,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,889 : 233,463 = 233,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,889/233,463 = 233,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,889x = 233,463 × 233,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,889x = 54,504,972,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,504,972,369/158,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,038.05

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