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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,004.50 and 235,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,004.50 and 235,377 is: 512,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,004.50 : 235,377 = 235,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,004.50/235,377 = 235,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,004.50x = 235,377 × 235,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,004.50x = 55,402,332,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402,332,129/108,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,963.18

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