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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,165.84 and 238,748.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,165.84 and 238,748.77 is: 358,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,165.84 : 238,748.77 = 238,748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,165.84/238,748.77 = 238,748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,165.84x = 238,748.77 × 238,748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,165.84x = 57,000,973,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,000,973,087.46/159,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,123.15

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