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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,346 and 235,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,346 and 235,971 is: 353,884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,346 : 235,971 = 235,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,346/235,971 = 235,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,346x = 235,971 × 235,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,346x = 55,682,312,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682,312,841/157,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,884.51

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