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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,794 and 236,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,794 and 236,651 is: 357,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,794 : 236,651 = 236,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,794/236,651 = 236,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,794x = 236,651 × 236,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,794x = 56,003,695,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003,695,801/156,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,180.09

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