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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,332 and 235,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,332 and 235,808 is: 518,069.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,332 : 235,808 = 235,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,332/235,808 = 235,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,332x = 235,808 × 235,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,332x = 55,605,412,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,412,864/107,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,069.29

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