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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,522 and 235,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,522 and 235,086 is: 509,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,522 : 235,086 = 235,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,522/235,086 = 235,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,522x = 235,086 × 235,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,522x = 55,265,427,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,265,427,396/108,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,255.52

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