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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,909 and 235,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,909 and 235,919 is: 511,048.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,909 : 235,919 = 235,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,909/235,919 = 235,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,909x = 235,919 × 235,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,909x = 55,657,774,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657,774,561/108,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,048.44

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