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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,066 and 235,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,066 and 235,197 is: 354,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,066 : 235,197 = 235,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,066/235,197 = 235,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,066x = 235,197 × 235,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,066x = 55,317,628,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,317,628,809/156,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,450.22

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