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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,004 and 235,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,004 and 235,392 is: 513,030.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,004 : 235,392 = 235,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,004/235,392 = 235,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,004x = 235,392 × 235,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,004x = 55,409,393,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409,393,664/108,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,030.94

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