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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,358 and 235,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,358 and 235,956 is: 518,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,358 : 235,956 = 235,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,358/235,956 = 235,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,358x = 235,956 × 235,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,358x = 55,675,233,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,675,233,936/107,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,594.18

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