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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,483 and 235,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,483 and 235,626 is: 511,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,483 : 235,626 = 235,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,483/235,626 = 235,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,483x = 235,626 × 235,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,483x = 55,519,611,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,519,611,876/108,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,781.68

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