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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,232 and 235,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,232 and 235,764 is: 358,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,232 : 235,764 = 235,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,232/235,764 = 235,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,232x = 235,764 × 235,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,232x = 55,584,663,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584,663,696/155,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,074.78

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