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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,234 and 240,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,234 and 240,643 is: 363,672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,234 : 240,643 = 240,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,234/240,643 = 240,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,234x = 240,643 × 240,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,234x = 57,909,053,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,909,053,449/159,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,672.67

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