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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,614 and 235,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,614 and 235,863 is: 352,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,614 : 235,863 = 235,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,614/235,863 = 235,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,614x = 235,863 × 235,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,614x = 55,631,354,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631,354,769/157,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,959.48

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