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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,712 and 235,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,712 and 235,410 is: 353,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,712 : 235,410 = 235,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,712/235,410 = 235,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,712x = 235,410 × 235,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,712x = 55,417,868,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,417,868,100/156,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,628.75

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