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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,482 and 235,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,482 and 235,359 is: 492,468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,482 : 235,359 = 235,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,482/235,359 = 235,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,482x = 235,359 × 235,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,482x = 55,393,858,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,393,858,881/112,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,468.65

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