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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,964 and 235,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,964 and 235,054 is: 354,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,964 : 235,054 = 235,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,964/235,054 = 235,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,964x = 235,054 × 235,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,964x = 55,250,382,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250,382,916/155,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,250.87

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