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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,884 and 235,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,884 and 235,320 is: 503,945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,884 : 235,320 = 235,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,884/235,320 = 235,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,884x = 235,320 × 235,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,884x = 55,375,502,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,502,400/109,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,945.09

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