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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,048 and 235,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,048 and 235,671 is: 482,762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,048 : 235,671 = 235,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,048/235,671 = 235,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,048x = 235,671 × 235,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,048x = 55,540,820,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540,820,241/115,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,762.15

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