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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,792 and 235,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,792 and 235,546 is: 353,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,792 : 235,546 = 235,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,792/235,546 = 235,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,792x = 235,546 × 235,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,792x = 55,481,918,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,918,116/156,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,856.82

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