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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,716 and 235,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,716 and 235,073 is: 352,608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,716 : 235,073 = 235,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,716/235,073 = 235,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,716x = 235,073 × 235,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,716x = 55,259,315,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,259,315,329/156,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,608.00

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