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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,738 and 235,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,738 and 235,485 is: 353,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,738 : 235,485 = 235,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,738/235,485 = 235,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,738x = 235,485 × 235,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,738x = 55,453,185,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453,185,225/156,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,795.41

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