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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,196 and 235,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,196 and 235,128 is: 515,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,196 : 235,128 = 235,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,196/235,128 = 235,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,196x = 235,128 × 235,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,196x = 55,285,176,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,176,384/107,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,739.17

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