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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,660 and 235,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,660 and 235,876 is: 352,895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,660 : 235,876 = 235,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,660/235,876 = 235,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,660x = 235,876 × 235,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,660x = 55,637,487,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,637,487,376/157,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,895.39

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