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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,262 and 234,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,262 and 234,430 is: 542,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,262 : 234,430 = 234,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,262/234,430 = 234,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,262x = 234,430 × 234,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,262x = 54,957,424,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,957,424,900/101,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,725.06

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