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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,074.50 and 235,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,074.50 and 235,701 is: 504,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,074.50 : 235,701 = 235,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,074.50/235,701 = 235,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,074.50x = 235,701 × 235,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,074.50x = 55,554,961,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,554,961,401/110,074.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,703.28

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