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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,368 and 235,806.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,368 and 235,806.75 is: 508,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,368 : 235,806.75 = 235,806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,368/235,806.75 = 235,806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,368x = 235,806.75 × 235,806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,368x = 55,604,823,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604,823,345.56/109,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,419.50

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