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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,362 and 235,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,362 and 235,964 is: 518,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,362 : 235,964 = 235,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,362/235,964 = 235,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,362x = 235,964 × 235,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,362x = 55,679,009,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679,009,296/107,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,610.02

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