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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,940 and 235,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,940 and 235,761 is: 354,168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,940 : 235,761 = 235,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,940/235,761 = 235,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,940x = 235,761 × 235,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,940x = 55,583,249,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,249,121/156,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,168.79

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