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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,060 and 235,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,060 and 235,468 is: 355,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,060 : 235,468 = 235,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,060/235,468 = 235,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,060x = 235,468 × 235,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,060x = 55,445,179,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,445,179,024/156,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,281.17

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