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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,344 and 235,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,344 and 235,968 is: 353,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,344 : 235,968 = 235,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,344/235,968 = 235,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,344x = 235,968 × 235,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,344x = 55,680,897,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,680,897,024/157,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,880.01

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