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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,794 and 235,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,794 and 235,544 is: 353,846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,794 : 235,544 = 235,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,794/235,544 = 235,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,794x = 235,544 × 235,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,794x = 55,480,975,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480,975,936/156,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,846.29

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