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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,044 and 235,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,044 and 235,664 is: 482,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,044 : 235,664 = 235,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,044/235,664 = 235,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,044x = 235,664 × 235,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,044x = 55,537,520,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,537,520,896/115,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,750.26

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