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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,467 and 235,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,467 and 235,305 is: 505,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,467 : 235,305 = 235,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,467/235,305 = 235,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,467x = 235,305 × 235,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,467x = 55,368,443,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,368,443,025/109,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,800.31

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