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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,601 and 235,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,601 and 235,845 is: 352,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,601 : 235,845 = 235,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,601/235,845 = 235,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,601x = 235,845 × 235,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,601x = 55,622,864,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,622,864,025/157,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,934.72

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