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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,616.83 and 238,041.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,616.83 and 238,041.28 is: 354,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,616.83 : 238,041.28 = 238,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,616.83/238,041.28 = 238,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,616.83x = 238,041.28 × 238,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,616.83x = 56,663,651,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663,651,579.14/159,616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,997.98

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