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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,187.88 and 235,424.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,187.88 and 235,424.25 is: 512,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,187.88 : 235,424.25 = 235,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,187.88/235,424.25 = 235,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,187.88x = 235,424.25 × 235,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,187.88x = 55,424,577,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424,577,488.06/108,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,299.34

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