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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,476.75 and 235,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,476.75 and 235,107 is: 519,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,476.75 : 235,107 = 235,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,476.75/235,107 = 235,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,476.75x = 235,107 × 235,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,476.75x = 55,275,301,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275,301,449/106,476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,130.25

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