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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,588 and 235,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,588 and 235,824 is: 507,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,588 : 235,824 = 235,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,588/235,824 = 235,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,588x = 235,824 × 235,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,588x = 55,612,958,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,612,958,976/109,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,473.07

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