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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,968 and 236,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,968 and 236,229 is: 330,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,968 : 236,229 = 236,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,968/236,229 = 236,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,968x = 236,229 × 236,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,968x = 55,804,140,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,140,441/168,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,264.55

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