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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,048 and 235,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,048 and 235,282 is: 517,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,048 : 235,282 = 235,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,048/235,282 = 235,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,048x = 235,282 × 235,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,048x = 55,357,619,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,357,619,524/107,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,128.95

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