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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,876 and 240,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,876 and 240,226 is: 360,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,876 : 240,226 = 240,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,876/240,226 = 240,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,876x = 240,226 × 240,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,876x = 57,708,531,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708,531,076/159,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,958.06

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