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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,902 and 237,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,902 and 237,558 is: 334,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,902 : 237,558 = 237,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,902/237,558 = 237,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,902x = 237,558 × 237,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,902x = 56,433,803,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,433,803,364/168,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,121.58

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