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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,908 and 235,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,908 and 235,711 is: 354,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,908 : 235,711 = 235,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,908/235,711 = 235,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,908x = 235,711 × 235,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,908x = 55,559,675,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,559,675,521/156,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,090.78

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