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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,972 and 236,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,972 and 236,235 is: 330,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,972 : 236,235 = 236,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,972/236,235 = 236,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,972x = 236,235 × 236,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,972x = 55,806,975,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806,975,225/168,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,273.51

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