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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,452 and 235,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,452 and 235,996 is: 508,845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,452 : 235,996 = 235,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,452/235,996 = 235,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,452x = 235,996 × 235,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,452x = 55,694,112,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,694,112,016/109,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,845.08

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