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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,836.63 and 238,660.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,836.63 and 238,660.88 is: 356,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,836.63 : 238,660.88 = 238,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,836.63/238,660.88 = 238,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,836.63x = 238,660.88 × 238,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,836.63x = 56,959,013,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959,013,255.77/159,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,357.71

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