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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,718 and 232,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,718 and 232,644 is: 502,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,718 : 232,644 = 232,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,718/232,644 = 232,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,718x = 232,644 × 232,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,718x = 54,123,230,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123,230,736/107,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,452.99

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