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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,632 and 235,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,632 and 235,682 is: 354,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,632 : 235,682 = 235,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,632/235,682 = 235,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,632x = 235,682 × 235,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,632x = 55,546,005,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,546,005,124/156,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,627.44

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