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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,941 and 238,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,941 and 238,579 is: 349,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,941 : 238,579 = 238,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,941/238,579 = 238,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,941x = 238,579 × 238,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,941x = 56,919,939,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,919,939,241/162,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,328.53

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