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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,126 and 240,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,126 and 240,480 is: 525,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,126 : 240,480 = 240,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,126/240,480 = 240,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,126x = 240,480 × 240,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,126x = 57,830,630,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,830,630,400/110,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,131.49

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