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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,733 and 235,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,733 and 235,098 is: 352,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,733 : 235,098 = 235,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,733/235,098 = 235,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,733x = 235,098 × 235,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,733x = 55,271,069,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,271,069,604/156,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,644.75

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