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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,640 and 235,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,640 and 235,718 is: 516,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,640 : 235,718 = 235,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,640/235,718 = 235,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,640x = 235,718 × 235,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,640x = 55,562,975,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,562,975,524/107,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,192.64

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