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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,682 and 235,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,682 and 235,370 is: 353,576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,682 : 235,370 = 235,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,682/235,370 = 235,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,682x = 235,370 × 235,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,682x = 55,399,036,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,399,036,900/156,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,576.27

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