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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,399 and 235,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,399 and 235,425 is: 511,304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,399 : 235,425 = 235,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,399/235,425 = 235,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,399x = 235,425 × 235,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,399x = 55,424,930,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424,930,625/108,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,304.81

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