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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,376 and 235,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,376 and 235,165 is: 355,927.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,376 : 235,165 = 235,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,376/235,165 = 235,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,376x = 235,165 × 235,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,376x = 55,302,577,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302,577,225/155,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,927.41

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