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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,887 and 235,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,887 and 235,326 is: 503,957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,887 : 235,326 = 235,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,887/235,326 = 235,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,887x = 235,326 × 235,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,887x = 55,378,326,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378,326,276/109,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,957.03

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