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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,580 and 237,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,580 and 237,138 is: 333,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,580 : 237,138 = 237,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,580/237,138 = 237,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,580x = 237,138 × 237,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,580x = 56,234,431,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,431,044/168,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,577.12

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