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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,882 and 230,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,882 and 230,982 is: 333,700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,882 : 230,982 = 230,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,882/230,982 = 230,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,882x = 230,982 × 230,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,882x = 53,352,684,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352,684,324/159,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,700.38

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