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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,244 and 235,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,244 and 235,494 is: 517,114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,244 : 235,494 = 235,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,244/235,494 = 235,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,244x = 235,494 × 235,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,244x = 55,457,424,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,457,424,036/107,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,114.47

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