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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,552.66 and 235,672.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,552.66 and 235,672.03 is: 511,653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,552.66 : 235,672.03 = 235,672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,552.66/235,672.03 = 235,672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,552.66x = 235,672.03 × 235,672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,552.66x = 55,541,306,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541,306,313.50/108,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,653.13

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