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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,047.06 and 235,710.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,047.06 and 235,710.84 is: 356,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,047.06 : 235,710.84 = 235,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,047.06/235,710.84 = 235,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,047.06x = 235,710.84 × 235,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,047.06x = 55,559,601,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,559,601,861.34/156,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,043.88

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