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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,044 and 235,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,044 and 235,582 is: 513,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,044 : 235,582 = 235,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,044/235,582 = 235,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,044x = 235,582 × 235,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,044x = 55,498,878,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,498,878,724/108,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,669.23

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