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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,892 and 235,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,892 and 235,327 is: 503,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,892 : 235,327 = 235,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,892/235,327 = 235,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,892x = 235,327 × 235,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,892x = 55,378,796,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378,796,929/109,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,938.38

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