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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,581 and 235,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,581 and 235,818 is: 352,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,581 : 235,818 = 235,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,581/235,818 = 235,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,581x = 235,818 × 235,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,581x = 55,610,129,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,610,129,124/157,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,898.69

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