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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,614.75 and 235,865.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,614.75 and 235,865.25 is: 352,964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,614.75 : 235,865.25 = 235,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,614.75/235,865.25 = 235,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,614.75x = 235,865.25 × 235,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,614.75x = 55,632,416,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,416,157.56/157,614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,964.53

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