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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,810 and 235,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,810 and 235,568 is: 353,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,810 : 235,568 = 235,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,810/235,568 = 235,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,810x = 235,568 × 235,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,810x = 55,492,282,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492,282,624/156,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,882.29

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