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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,176 and 238,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,176 and 238,750 is: 358,104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,176 : 238,750 = 238,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,176/238,750 = 238,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,176x = 238,750 × 238,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,176x = 57,001,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001,562,500/159,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,104.00

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