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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,672 and 235,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,672 and 235,356 is: 353,556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,672 : 235,356 = 235,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,672/235,356 = 235,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,672x = 235,356 × 235,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,672x = 55,392,446,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,392,446,736/156,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,556.77

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