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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,744 and 235,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,744 and 235,072 is: 512,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,744 : 235,072 = 235,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,744/235,072 = 235,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,744x = 235,072 × 235,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,744x = 55,258,845,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,845,184/107,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,871.67

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