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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,039 and 235,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,039 and 235,655 is: 482,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,039 : 235,655 = 235,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,039/235,655 = 235,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,039x = 235,655 × 235,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,039x = 55,533,279,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533,279,025/115,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,734.37

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