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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,393 and 235,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,393 and 235,113 is: 491,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,393 : 235,113 = 235,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,393/235,113 = 235,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,393x = 235,113 × 235,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,393x = 55,278,122,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,122,769/112,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,828.88

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