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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,152 and 235,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,152 and 235,596 is: 490,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,152 : 235,596 = 235,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,152/235,596 = 235,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,152x = 235,596 × 235,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,152x = 55,505,475,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505,475,216/113,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,539.06

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