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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,332 and 235,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,332 and 235,882 is: 358,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,332 : 235,882 = 235,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,332/235,882 = 235,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,332x = 235,882 × 235,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,332x = 55,640,317,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,640,317,924/155,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,202.55

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