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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,284 and 235,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,284 and 235,672 is: 517,703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,284 : 235,672 = 235,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,284/235,672 = 235,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,284x = 235,672 × 235,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,284x = 55,541,291,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541,291,584/107,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,703.40

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