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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,312 and 233,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,312 and 233,952 is: 519,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,312 : 233,952 = 233,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,312/233,952 = 233,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,312x = 233,952 × 233,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,312x = 54,733,538,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733,538,304/105,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,727.46

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