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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,069 and 235,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,069 and 235,203 is: 354,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,069 : 235,203 = 235,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,069/235,203 = 235,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,069x = 235,203 × 235,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,069x = 55,320,451,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,451,209/156,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,461.50

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