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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,335 and 235,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,335 and 235,896 is: 508,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,335 : 235,896 = 235,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,335/235,896 = 235,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,335x = 235,896 × 235,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,335x = 55,646,922,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,646,922,816/109,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,958.00

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