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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,316 and 235,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,316 and 235,852 is: 508,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,316 : 235,852 = 235,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,316/235,852 = 235,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,316x = 235,852 × 235,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,316x = 55,626,165,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,626,165,904/109,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,856.58

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