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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,592 and 235,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,592 and 235,744 is: 511,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,592 : 235,744 = 235,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,592/235,744 = 235,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,592x = 235,744 × 235,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,592x = 55,575,233,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,575,233,536/108,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,780.18

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