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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,834 and 236,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,834 and 236,712 is: 357,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,834 : 236,712 = 236,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,834/236,712 = 236,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,834x = 236,712 × 236,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,834x = 56,032,570,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032,570,944/156,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,273.11

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