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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.06 and 240.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.06 and 240.19 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 240.19 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/240.19 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 240.19 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 57,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.04/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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