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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,570 and 233,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,570 and 233,444 is: 511,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,570 : 233,444 = 233,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,570/233,444 = 233,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,570x = 233,444 × 233,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,570x = 54,496,101,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496,101,136/106,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,364.37

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