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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,926 and 235,114.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,926 and 235,114.50 is: 516,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,926 : 235,114.50 = 235,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,926/235,114.50 = 235,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,926x = 235,114.50 × 235,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,926x = 55,278,828,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,828,110.25/106,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,982.10

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