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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,566 and 235,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,566 and 235,363.50 is: 519,827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,566 : 235,363.50 = 235,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,566/235,363.50 = 235,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,566x = 235,363.50 × 235,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,566x = 55,395,977,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,395,977,132.25/106,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,827.87

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