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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,723 and 235,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,723 and 235,083 is: 352,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,723 : 235,083 = 235,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,723/235,083 = 235,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,723x = 235,083 × 235,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,723x = 55,264,016,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264,016,889/156,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,622.25

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