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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,062 and 235,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,062 and 235,696 is: 482,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,062 : 235,696 = 235,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,062/235,696 = 235,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,062x = 235,696 × 235,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,062x = 55,552,604,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,604,416/115,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,805.83

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