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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,538 and 232,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,538 and 232,383 is: 338,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,538 : 232,383 = 232,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,538/232,383 = 232,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,538x = 232,383 × 232,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,538x = 54,001,858,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,858,689/159,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,489.00

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