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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,716 and 235,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,716 and 235,229 is: 549,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,716 : 235,229 = 235,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,716/235,229 = 235,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,716x = 235,229 × 235,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,716x = 55,332,682,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332,682,441/100,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,393.17

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