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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,684 and 235,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,684 and 235,373 is: 353,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,684 : 235,373 = 235,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,684/235,373 = 235,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,684x = 235,373 × 235,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,684x = 55,400,449,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,400,449,129/156,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,580.77

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