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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,762 and 235,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,762 and 235,497 is: 353,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,762 : 235,497 = 235,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,762/235,497 = 235,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,762x = 235,497 × 235,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,762x = 55,458,837,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,837,009/156,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,777.30

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