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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,549 and 236,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,549 and 236,170 is: 349,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,549 : 236,170 = 236,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,549/236,170 = 236,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,549x = 236,170 × 236,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,549x = 55,776,268,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,776,268,900/159,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,587.08

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