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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,566 and 235,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,566 and 235,586 is: 501,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,566 : 235,586 = 235,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,566/235,586 = 235,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,566x = 235,586 × 235,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,566x = 55,500,763,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500,763,396/110,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,969.53

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