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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.13 and 239.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.13 and 239.88 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 239.88 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/239.88 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 239.88 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 57,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540.02/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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