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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,354 and 235,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,354 and 235,948 is: 518,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,354 : 235,948 = 235,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,354/235,948 = 235,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,354x = 235,948 × 235,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,354x = 55,671,458,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671,458,704/107,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,578.34

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