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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,604 and 235,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,604 and 235,768 is: 511,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,604 : 235,768 = 235,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,604/235,768 = 235,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,604x = 235,768 × 235,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,604x = 55,586,549,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586,549,824/108,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,827.83

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