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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,444 and 236,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,444 and 236,086 is: 349,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,444 : 236,086 = 236,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,444/236,086 = 236,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,444x = 236,086 × 236,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,444x = 55,736,599,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,736,599,396/159,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,568.50

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