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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,659 and 235,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,659 and 235,636 is: 506,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,659 : 235,636 = 235,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,659/235,636 = 235,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,659x = 235,636 × 235,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,659x = 55,524,324,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,524,324,496/109,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,336.23

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