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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,036 and 238,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,036 and 238,554 is: 357,831

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,036 : 238,554 = 238,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,036/238,554 = 238,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,036x = 238,554 × 238,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,036x = 56,908,010,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,908,010,916/159,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,831

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