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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,838.88 and 238,664.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,838.88 and 238,664.25 is: 356,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,838.88 : 238,664.25 = 238,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,838.88/238,664.25 = 238,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,838.88x = 238,664.25 × 238,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,838.88x = 56,960,624,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960,624,228.06/159,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,362.77

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