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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,622 and 235,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,622 and 235,625 is: 354,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,622 : 235,625 = 235,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,622/235,625 = 235,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,622x = 235,625 × 235,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,622x = 55,519,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,519,140,625/156,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,478.56

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