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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,352 and 234,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,352 and 234,604 is: 543,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,352 : 234,604 = 234,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,352/234,604 = 234,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,352x = 234,604 × 234,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,352x = 55,039,036,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,039,036,816/101,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,048.35

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