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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,872 and 234,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,872 and 234,624 is: 344,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,872 : 234,624 = 234,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,872/234,624 = 234,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,872x = 234,624 × 234,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,872x = 55,048,421,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,048,421,376/159,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,328.10

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