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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,984 and 241,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,984 and 241,188 is: 363,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,984 : 241,188 = 241,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,984/241,188 = 241,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,984x = 241,188 × 241,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,984x = 58,171,651,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171,651,344/159,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,609.18

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