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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,571 and 233,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,571 and 233,446 is: 511,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,571 : 233,446 = 233,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,571/233,446 = 233,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,571x = 233,446 × 233,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,571x = 54,497,034,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,497,034,916/106,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,368.34

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