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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,588 and 236,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,588 and 236,301 is: 349,889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,588 : 236,301 = 236,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,588/236,301 = 236,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,588x = 236,301 × 236,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,588x = 55,838,162,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838,162,601/159,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,889.48

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