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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,848 and 235,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,848 and 235,024 is: 516,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,848 : 235,024 = 235,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,848/235,024 = 235,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,848x = 235,024 × 235,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,848x = 55,236,280,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,236,280,576/106,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,961.30

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