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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,007 and 235,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,007 and 235,213 is: 507,537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,007 : 235,213 = 235,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,007/235,213 = 235,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,007x = 235,213 × 235,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,007x = 55,325,155,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325,155,369/109,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,537.64

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