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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,374 and 235,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,374 and 235,162 is: 355,922.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,374 : 235,162 = 235,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,374/235,162 = 235,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,374x = 235,162 × 235,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,374x = 55,301,166,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,301,166,244/155,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,922.91

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