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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,669 and 235,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,669 and 235,514 is: 519,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,669 : 235,514 = 235,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,669/235,514 = 235,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,669x = 235,514 × 235,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,669x = 55,466,844,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,844,196/106,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,990.29

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