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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,588 and 216,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,588 and 216,848 is: 441,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,588 : 216,848 = 216,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,588/216,848 = 216,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,588x = 216,848 × 216,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,588x = 47,023,055,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023,055,104/106,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,166.50

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