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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,951 and 235,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,951 and 235,408 is: 508,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,951 : 235,408 = 235,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,951/235,408 = 235,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,951x = 235,408 × 235,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,951x = 55,416,926,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416,926,464/108,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,640.82

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