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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,510 and 235,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,510 and 235,379 is: 505,919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,510 : 235,379 = 235,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,510/235,379 = 235,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,510x = 235,379 × 235,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,510x = 55,403,273,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,403,273,641/109,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,919.77

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