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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,882 and 235,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,882 and 235,316 is: 503,937.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,882 : 235,316 = 235,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,882/235,316 = 235,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,882x = 235,316 × 235,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,882x = 55,373,619,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,373,619,856/109,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,937.13

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