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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,771 and 235,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,771 and 235,509 is: 353,793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,771 : 235,509 = 235,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,771/235,509 = 235,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,771x = 235,509 × 235,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,771x = 55,464,489,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464,489,081/156,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,793.04

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