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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,050 and 235,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,050 and 235,676 is: 482,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,050 : 235,676 = 235,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,050/235,676 = 235,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,050x = 235,676 × 235,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,050x = 55,543,176,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,176,976/115,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,774.25

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