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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,954 and 236,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,954 and 236,207 is: 330,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,954 : 236,207 = 236,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,954/236,207 = 236,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,954x = 236,207 × 236,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,954x = 55,793,746,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,793,746,849/168,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,230.40

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