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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,088 and 235,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,088 and 235,479 is: 490,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,088 : 235,479 = 235,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,088/235,479 = 235,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,088x = 235,479 × 235,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,088x = 55,450,359,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,359,441/113,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,329.30

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