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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,042 and 235,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,042 and 235,578 is: 513,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,042 : 235,578 = 235,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,042/235,578 = 235,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,042x = 235,578 × 235,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,042x = 55,496,994,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496,994,084/108,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,661.30

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