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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,594 and 235,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,594 and 235,884 is: 512,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,594 : 235,884 = 235,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,594/235,884 = 235,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,594x = 235,884 × 235,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,594x = 55,641,261,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,261,456/108,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,378.78

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