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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,296 and 235,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,296 and 235,288 is: 347,531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,296 : 235,288 = 235,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,296/235,288 = 235,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,296x = 235,288 × 235,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,296x = 55,360,442,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,360,442,944/159,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,531.91

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