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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,606 and 235,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,606 and 235,772 is: 511,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,606 : 235,772 = 235,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,606/235,772 = 235,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,606x = 235,772 × 235,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,606x = 55,588,435,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,588,435,984/108,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,835.77

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