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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,347 and 233,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,347 and 233,658 is: 513,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,347 : 233,658 = 233,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,347/233,658 = 233,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,347x = 233,658 × 233,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,347x = 54,596,060,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,596,060,964/106,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,376.60

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