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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,193 and 233,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,193 and 233,666 is: 504,651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,193 : 233,666 = 233,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,193/233,666 = 233,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,193x = 233,666 × 233,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,193x = 54,599,799,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,799,556/108,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,651.87

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