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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,432 and 233,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,432 and 233,320 is: 506,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,432 : 233,320 = 233,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,432/233,320 = 233,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,432x = 233,320 × 233,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,432x = 54,438,222,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,438,222,400/107,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,722.60

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