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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,635 and 233,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,635 and 233,358 is: 510,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,635 : 233,358 = 233,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,635/233,358 = 233,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,635x = 233,358 × 233,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,635x = 54,455,956,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455,956,164/106,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,676.20

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