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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,888 and 235,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,888 and 235,328 is: 503,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,888 : 235,328 = 235,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,888/235,328 = 235,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,888x = 235,328 × 235,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,888x = 55,379,267,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379,267,584/109,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,961.01

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