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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,007 and 235,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,007 and 235,752 is: 483,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,007 : 235,752 = 235,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,007/235,752 = 235,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,007x = 235,752 × 235,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,007x = 55,579,005,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579,005,504/115,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,266.28

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