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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,092 and 235,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,092 and 235,125 is: 351,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,092 : 235,125 = 235,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,092/235,125 = 235,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,092x = 235,125 × 235,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,092x = 55,283,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283,765,625/157,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,919.68

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