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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,454 and 235,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,454 and 235,430 is: 354,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,454 : 235,430 = 235,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,454/235,430 = 235,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,454x = 235,430 × 235,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,454x = 55,427,284,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,427,284,900/156,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,272.09

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