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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,732 and 235,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,732 and 235,093 is: 352,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,732 : 235,093 = 235,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,732/235,093 = 235,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,732x = 235,093 × 235,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,732x = 55,268,718,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,268,718,649/156,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,632.00

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