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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,353 and 235,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,353 and 235,946 is: 518,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,353 : 235,946 = 235,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,353/235,946 = 235,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,353x = 235,946 × 235,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,353x = 55,670,514,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670,514,916/107,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,574.38

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