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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,071 and 235,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,071 and 235,636 is: 513,776.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,071 : 235,636 = 235,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,071/235,636 = 235,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,071x = 235,636 × 235,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,071x = 55,524,324,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,524,324,496/108,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,776.36

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