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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,681 and 235,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,681 and 235,367 is: 353,569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,681 : 235,367 = 235,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,681/235,367 = 235,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,681x = 235,367 × 235,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,681x = 55,397,624,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,397,624,689/156,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,569.51

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