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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,619 and 238,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,619 and 238,044 is: 355,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,619 : 238,044 = 238,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,619/238,044 = 238,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,619x = 238,044 × 238,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,619x = 56,664,945,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,664,945,936/159,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,001.26

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