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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,774 and 235,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,774 and 235,071 is: 359,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,774 : 235,071 = 235,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,774/235,071 = 235,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,774x = 235,071 × 235,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,774x = 55,258,375,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,375,041/153,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,347.97

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