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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,626 and 232,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,626 and 232,419 is: 338,407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,626 : 232,419 = 232,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,626/232,419 = 232,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,626x = 232,419 × 232,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,626x = 54,018,591,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018,591,561/159,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,407.22

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