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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,046 and 235,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,046 and 235,449 is: 355,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,046 : 235,449 = 235,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,046/235,449 = 235,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,046x = 235,449 × 235,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,046x = 55,436,231,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,436,231,601/156,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,255.70

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