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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,932 and 235,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,932 and 235,070 is: 507,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,932 : 235,070 = 235,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,932/235,070 = 235,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,932x = 235,070 × 235,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,932x = 55,257,904,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,257,904,900/108,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,269.72

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