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Finding the Third Proportional to 110 and 240.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 110 and 240.25 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 240.25 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/240.25 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 240.25 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 57,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,720.06/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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