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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.14 and 239.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.14 and 239.27 is: 519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 239.27 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/239.27 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 239.27 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 57,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248.97/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.76

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