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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,604 and 236,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,604 and 236,568 is: 355,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,604 : 236,568 = 236,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,604/236,568 = 236,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,604x = 236,568 × 236,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,604x = 55,964,418,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,964,418,624/157,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,095.17

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