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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,616 and 235,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,616 and 235,867 is: 352,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,616 : 235,867 = 235,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,616/235,867 = 235,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,616x = 235,867 × 235,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,616x = 55,633,241,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633,241,689/157,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,966.97

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