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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,039 and 243,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,039 and 243,654 is: 373,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,039 : 243,654 = 243,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,039/243,654 = 243,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,039x = 243,654 × 243,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,039x = 59,367,271,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367,271,716/159,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,287.51

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