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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,966 and 236,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,966 and 236,226 is: 330,260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966 : 236,226 = 236,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966/236,226 = 236,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966x = 236,226 × 236,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966x = 55,802,723,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802,723,076/168,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,260.07

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