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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,787 and 235,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,787 and 235,533 is: 353,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,787 : 235,533 = 235,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,787/235,533 = 235,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,787x = 235,533 × 235,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,787x = 55,475,794,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,794,089/156,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,829.04

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