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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,937.41 and 235,970.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,937.41 and 235,970.72 is: 511,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,937.41 : 235,970.72 = 235,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,937.41/235,970.72 = 235,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,937.41x = 235,970.72 × 235,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,937.41x = 55,682,180,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682,180,107.39/108,937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,139.21

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