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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,723 and 235,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,723 and 235,434 is: 353,676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,723 : 235,434 = 235,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,723/235,434 = 235,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,723x = 235,434 × 235,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,723x = 55,429,168,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429,168,356/156,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,676.03

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