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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,906 and 235,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,906 and 235,708 is: 354,086.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,906 : 235,708 = 235,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,906/235,708 = 235,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,906x = 235,708 × 235,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,906x = 55,558,261,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558,261,264/156,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,086.28

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