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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,644 and 233,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,644 and 233,376 is: 510,711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,644 : 233,376 = 233,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,644/233,376 = 233,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,644x = 233,376 × 233,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,644x = 54,464,357,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,357,376/106,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,711.88

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