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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,554 and 235,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,554 and 235,710 is: 507,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,554 : 235,710 = 235,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,554/235,710 = 235,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,554x = 235,710 × 235,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,554x = 55,559,204,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,559,204,100/109,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,139.90

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