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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,552 and 235,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,552 and 235,548 is: 354,405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,552 : 235,548 = 235,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,552/235,548 = 235,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,552x = 235,548 × 235,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,552x = 55,482,860,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482,860,304/156,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,405.31

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