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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,860 and 238,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,860 and 238,693 is: 356,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,860 : 238,693 = 238,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,860/238,693 = 238,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,860x = 238,693 × 238,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,860x = 56,974,348,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,974,348,249/159,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,401.53

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