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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,432 and 235,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,432 and 235,212 is: 505,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,432 : 235,212 = 235,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,432/235,212 = 235,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,432x = 235,212 × 235,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,432x = 55,324,684,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324,684,944/109,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,562.22

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