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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,946 and 235,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,946 and 235,770 is: 354,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,946 : 235,770 = 235,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,946/235,770 = 235,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,946x = 235,770 × 235,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,946x = 55,587,492,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,587,492,900/156,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,182.28

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