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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,675 and 235,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,675 and 235,362 is: 353,568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,675 : 235,362 = 235,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,675/235,362 = 235,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,675x = 235,362 × 235,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,675x = 55,395,271,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,395,271,044/156,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,568.03

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