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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,632 and 235,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,632 and 235,872 is: 352,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,632 : 235,872 = 235,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,632/235,872 = 235,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,632x = 235,872 × 235,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,632x = 55,635,600,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635,600,384/157,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,946.10

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