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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,366 and 233,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,366 and 233,304 is: 341,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,366 : 233,304 = 233,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,366/233,304 = 233,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,366x = 233,304 × 233,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,366x = 54,430,756,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430,756,416/159,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,545.60

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