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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,688 and 235,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,688 and 235,160 is: 549,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,688 : 235,160 = 235,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,688/235,160 = 235,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,688x = 235,160 × 235,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,688x = 55,300,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300,225,600/100,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,223.60

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