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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.44 and 237.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.44 and 237.66 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 237.66 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/237.66 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 237.66 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 56,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480.49/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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