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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,739 and 235,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,739 and 235,458 is: 353,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,739 : 235,458 = 235,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,739/235,458 = 235,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,739x = 235,458 × 235,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,739x = 55,440,469,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,440,469,764/156,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,712.03

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