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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,920 and 235,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,920 and 235,404 is: 504,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,920 : 235,404 = 235,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,920/235,404 = 235,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,920x = 235,404 × 235,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,920x = 55,415,043,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415,043,216/109,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,139.77

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