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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,875.63 and 235,670.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,875.63 and 235,670.63 is: 354,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,875.63 : 235,670.63 = 235,670.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,875.63/235,670.63 = 235,670.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,875.63x = 235,670.63 × 235,670.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,875.63x = 55,540,643,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540,643,487.89/156,875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,042.53

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