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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,787 and 236,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,787 and 236,638 is: 357,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,787 : 236,638 = 236,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,787/236,638 = 236,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,787x = 236,638 × 236,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,787x = 55,997,543,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997,543,044/156,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,156.80

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