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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,309 and 235,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,309 and 235,633 is: 517,411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,309 : 235,633 = 235,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,309/235,633 = 235,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,309x = 235,633 × 235,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,309x = 55,522,910,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522,910,689/107,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,411.50

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