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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,918 and 232,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,918 and 232,049 is: 503,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,918 : 232,049 = 232,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,918/232,049 = 232,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,918x = 232,049 × 232,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,918x = 53,846,738,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846,738,401/106,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,626.50

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