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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,942 and 235,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,942 and 235,146 is: 517,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,942 : 235,146 = 235,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,942/235,146 = 235,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,942x = 235,146 × 235,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,942x = 55,293,641,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293,641,316/106,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,043.27

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