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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,884 and 235,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,884 and 235,212 is: 517,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,884 : 235,212 = 235,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,884/235,212 = 235,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,884x = 235,212 × 235,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,884x = 55,324,684,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324,684,944/106,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,614.28

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