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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,467 and 235,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,467 and 235,182 is: 509,929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,467 : 235,182 = 235,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,467/235,182 = 235,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,467x = 235,182 × 235,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,467x = 55,310,573,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310,573,124/108,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,929.96

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