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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,003 and 235,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,003 and 235,206 is: 507,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,003 : 235,206 = 235,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,003/235,206 = 235,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,003x = 235,206 × 235,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,003x = 55,321,862,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321,862,436/109,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,526.05

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