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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,042 and 235,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,042 and 235,270 is: 517,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,042 : 235,270 = 235,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,042/235,270 = 235,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,042x = 235,270 × 235,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,042x = 55,351,972,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,972,900/107,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,105.18

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