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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,550 and 235,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,550 and 235,779 is: 352,851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,550 : 235,779 = 235,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,550/235,779 = 235,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,550x = 235,779 × 235,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,550x = 55,591,736,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591,736,841/157,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,851.39

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