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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,410 and 235,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,410 and 235,452 is: 506,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,410 : 235,452 = 235,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,410/235,452 = 235,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,410x = 235,452 × 235,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,410x = 55,437,644,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,644,304/109,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,696.32

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