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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,969 and 235,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,969 and 235,444 is: 508,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,969 : 235,444 = 235,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,969/235,444 = 235,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,969x = 235,444 × 235,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,969x = 55,433,877,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,877,136/108,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,712.36

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