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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,914 and 238,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,914 and 238,539 is: 349,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,914 : 238,539 = 238,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,914/238,539 = 238,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,914x = 238,539 × 238,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,914x = 56,900,854,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,900,854,521/162,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,269.27

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