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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,874 and 234,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,874 and 234,627 is: 344,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,874 : 234,627 = 234,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,874/234,627 = 234,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,874x = 234,627 × 234,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,874x = 55,049,829,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,049,829,129/159,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,332.59

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