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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,744 and 235,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,744 and 235,464 is: 353,718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,744 : 235,464 = 235,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,744/235,464 = 235,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,744x = 235,464 × 235,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,744x = 55,443,295,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,443,295,296/156,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,718.77

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