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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,795 and 235,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,795 and 235,545 is: 353,847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,795 : 235,545 = 235,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,795/235,545 = 235,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,795x = 235,545 × 235,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,795x = 55,481,447,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,447,025/156,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,847.04

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