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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,579 and 237,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,579 and 237,136 is: 333,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,579 : 237,136 = 237,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,579/237,136 = 237,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,579x = 237,136 × 237,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,579x = 56,233,482,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233,482,496/168,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,573.47

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