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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,930 and 235,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,930 and 235,746 is: 354,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,930 : 235,746 = 235,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,930/235,746 = 235,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,930x = 235,746 × 235,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,930x = 55,576,176,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,576,176,516/156,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,146.29

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