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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,308 and 235,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,308 and 235,979 is: 353,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,308 : 235,979 = 235,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,308/235,979 = 235,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,308x = 235,979 × 235,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,308x = 55,686,088,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686,088,441/157,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,994.00

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