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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,568 and 235,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,568 and 235,872 is: 517,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,568 : 235,872 = 235,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,568/235,872 = 235,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,568x = 235,872 × 235,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,568x = 55,635,600,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635,600,384/107,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,213.30

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