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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,584 and 235,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,584 and 235,732 is: 511,765.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,584 : 235,732 = 235,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,584/235,732 = 235,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,584x = 235,732 × 235,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,584x = 55,569,575,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569,575,824/108,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,765.78

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