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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,876 and 235,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,876 and 235,260 is: 357,365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,876 : 235,260 = 235,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,876/235,260 = 235,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,876x = 235,260 × 235,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,876x = 55,347,267,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347,267,600/154,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,365.04

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