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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,406 and 235,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,406 and 235,206 is: 492,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,406 : 235,206 = 235,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,406/235,206 = 235,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,406x = 235,206 × 235,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,406x = 55,321,862,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321,862,436/112,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,161.12

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