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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,734 and 235,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,734 and 235,484 is: 353,801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,734 : 235,484 = 235,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,734/235,484 = 235,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,734x = 235,484 × 235,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,734x = 55,452,714,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452,714,256/156,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,801.44

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