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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,940 and 235,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,940 and 235,975 is: 511,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,940 : 235,975 = 235,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,940/235,975 = 235,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,940x = 235,975 × 235,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,940x = 55,684,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,200,625/108,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,145.59

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