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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,469.50 and 235,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,469.50 and 235,383 is: 510,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,469.50 : 235,383 = 235,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,469.50/235,383 = 235,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,469.50x = 235,383 × 235,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,469.50x = 55,405,156,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,156,689/108,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,790.19

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