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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,480 and 235,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,480 and 235,784 is: 353,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,480 : 235,784 = 235,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,480/235,784 = 235,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,480x = 235,784 × 235,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,480x = 55,594,094,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594,094,656/157,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,023.21

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