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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,340 and 235,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,340 and 235,928 is: 518,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,340 : 235,928 = 235,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,340/235,928 = 235,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,340x = 235,928 × 235,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,340x = 55,662,021,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,662,021,184/107,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,558.05

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