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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,657 and 240,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,657 and 240,152 is: 361,230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,657 : 240,152 = 240,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,657/240,152 = 240,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,657x = 240,152 × 240,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,657x = 57,672,983,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672,983,104/159,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,230.53

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