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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,320 and 235,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,320 and 235,998 is: 354,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,320 : 235,998 = 235,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,320/235,998 = 235,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,320x = 235,998 × 235,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,320x = 55,695,056,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,695,056,004/157,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,024.00

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