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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,893 and 235,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,893 and 235,338 is: 503,980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,893 : 235,338 = 235,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,893/235,338 = 235,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,893x = 235,338 × 235,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,893x = 55,383,974,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,383,974,244/109,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,980.91

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