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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,969 and 235,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,969 and 235,062 is: 354,263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,969 : 235,062 = 235,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,969/235,062 = 235,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,969x = 235,062 × 235,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,969x = 55,254,143,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254,143,844/155,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,263.63

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