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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,466 and 235,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,466 and 235,181 is: 509,930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,466 : 235,181 = 235,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,466/235,181 = 235,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,466x = 235,181 × 235,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,466x = 55,310,102,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310,102,761/108,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,930.33

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