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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,724 and 235,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,724 and 235,084 is: 352,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,724 : 235,084 = 235,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,724/235,084 = 235,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,724x = 235,084 × 235,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,724x = 55,264,487,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264,487,056/156,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,623.00

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