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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,923 and 235,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,923 and 235,940 is: 511,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,923 : 235,940 = 235,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,923/235,940 = 235,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,923x = 235,940 × 235,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,923x = 55,667,683,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,667,683,600/108,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,073.73

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