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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,663.13 and 235,927.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,663.13 and 235,927.69 is: 353,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,663.13 : 235,927.69 = 235,927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,663.13/235,927.69 = 235,927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,663.13x = 235,927.69 × 235,927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,663.13x = 55,661,873,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,661,873,729.10/157,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,043.07

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