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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,876 and 237,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,876 and 237,519 is: 334,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,876 : 237,519 = 237,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,876/237,519 = 237,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,876x = 237,519 × 237,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,876x = 56,415,275,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415,275,361/168,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,063.31

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