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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,867 and 235,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,867 and 235,064 is: 517,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,867 : 235,064 = 235,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,867/235,064 = 235,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,867x = 235,064 × 235,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,867x = 55,255,084,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255,084,096/106,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,045.34

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