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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,615.50 and 235,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,615.50 and 235,866 is: 352,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,615.50 : 235,866 = 235,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,615.50/235,866 = 235,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,615.50x = 235,866 × 235,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,615.50x = 55,632,769,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,769,956/157,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,965.10

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