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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,892 and 237,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,892 and 237,543 is: 334,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,892 : 237,543 = 237,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,892/237,543 = 237,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,892x = 237,543 × 237,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,892x = 56,426,676,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,426,676,849/168,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,099.17

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