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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,026 and 238,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,026 and 238,539 is: 357,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,026 : 238,539 = 238,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,026/238,539 = 238,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,026x = 238,539 × 238,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,026x = 56,900,854,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,900,854,521/159,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,808.50

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