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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,040 and 235,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,040 and 235,266 is: 517,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,040 : 235,266 = 235,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,040/235,266 = 235,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,040x = 235,266 × 235,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,040x = 55,350,090,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350,090,756/107,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,097.26

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