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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,944 and 235,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,944 and 235,982 is: 511,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,944 : 235,982 = 235,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,944/235,982 = 235,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,944x = 235,982 × 235,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,944x = 55,687,504,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687,504,324/108,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,157.15

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