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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,736 and 235,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,736 and 235,103 is: 352,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,736 : 235,103 = 235,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,736/235,103 = 235,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,736x = 235,103 × 235,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,736x = 55,273,420,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,420,609/156,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,653.00

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