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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,274 and 235,240.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,274 and 235,240.88 is: 356,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,274 : 235,240.88 = 235,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,274/235,240.88 = 235,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,274x = 235,240.88 × 235,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,274x = 55,338,269,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338,269,270.77/155,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,391.08

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