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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,332 and 235,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,332 and 235,422 is: 506,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,332 : 235,422 = 235,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,332/235,422 = 235,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,332x = 235,422 × 235,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,332x = 55,423,518,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423,518,084/109,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,928.60

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