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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,674 and 235,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,674 and 235,359 is: 353,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,674 : 235,359 = 235,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,674/235,359 = 235,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,674x = 235,359 × 235,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,674x = 55,393,858,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,393,858,881/156,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,561.27

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