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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,664 and 235,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,664 and 235,644 is: 506,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,664 : 235,644 = 235,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,664/235,644 = 235,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,664x = 235,644 × 235,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,664x = 55,528,094,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,528,094,736/109,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,347.52

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