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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,088 and 235,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,088 and 235,368 is: 477,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,088 : 235,368 = 235,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,088/235,368 = 235,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,088x = 235,368 × 235,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,088x = 55,398,095,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,398,095,424/116,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,207.77

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