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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,918 and 235,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,918 and 235,932 is: 511,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,918 : 235,932 = 235,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,918/235,932 = 235,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,918x = 235,932 × 235,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,918x = 55,663,908,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,663,908,624/108,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,062.53

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