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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,994 and 225,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,994 and 225,924 is: 477,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,994 : 225,924 = 225,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,994/225,924 = 225,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,994x = 225,924 × 225,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,994x = 51,041,653,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,653,776/106,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,051.55

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