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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,698 and 235,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,698 and 235,394 is: 353,612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,698 : 235,394 = 235,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,698/235,394 = 235,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,698x = 235,394 × 235,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,698x = 55,410,335,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410,335,236/156,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,612.27

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