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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,901 and 232,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,901 and 232,407 is: 505,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,901 : 232,407 = 232,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,901/232,407 = 232,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,901x = 232,407 × 232,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,901x = 54,013,013,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,013,013,649/106,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,262.01

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