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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,064 and 235,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,064 and 235,356 is: 485,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,064 : 235,356 = 235,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,064/235,356 = 235,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,064x = 235,356 × 235,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,064x = 55,392,446,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,392,446,736/114,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,626.02

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