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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,512 and 233,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,512 and 233,394 is: 511,423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,512 : 233,394 = 233,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,512/233,394 = 233,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,512x = 233,394 × 233,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,512x = 54,472,759,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472,759,236/106,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,423.68

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