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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,746 and 235,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,746 and 235,116 is: 352,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,746 : 235,116 = 235,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,746/235,116 = 235,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,746x = 235,116 × 235,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,746x = 55,279,533,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,279,533,456/156,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,669.50

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