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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,842 and 238,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,842 and 238,668 is: 356,367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,842 : 238,668 = 238,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,842/238,668 = 238,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,842x = 238,668 × 238,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,842x = 56,962,414,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962,414,224/159,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,367.00

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