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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,252 and 232,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,252 and 232,659 is: 514,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,252 : 232,659 = 232,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,252/232,659 = 232,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,252x = 232,659 × 232,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,252x = 54,130,210,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,130,210,281/105,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,291.51

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