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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,874 and 235,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,874 and 235,078 is: 517,073.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,874 : 235,078 = 235,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,874/235,078 = 235,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,874x = 235,078 × 235,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,874x = 55,261,666,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261,666,084/106,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,073.06

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