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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,813 and 238,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,813 and 238,618 is: 356,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,813 : 238,618 = 238,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,813/238,618 = 238,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,813x = 238,618 × 238,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,813x = 56,938,549,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938,549,924/159,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,282.34

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