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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,687 and 235,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,687 and 235,376 is: 353,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,687 : 235,376 = 235,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,687/235,376 = 235,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,687x = 235,376 × 235,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,687x = 55,401,861,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,861,376/156,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,583.01

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