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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,889 and 235,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,889 and 235,596 is: 349,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,889 : 235,596 = 235,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,889/235,596 = 235,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,889x = 235,596 × 235,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,889x = 55,505,475,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505,475,216/158,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,334.91

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