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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,795 and 234,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,795 and 234,825 is: 351,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,795 : 234,825 = 234,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,795/234,825 = 234,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,795x = 234,825 × 234,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,795x = 55,142,780,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142,780,625/156,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,687.11

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