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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,128 and 240,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,128 and 240,484 is: 525,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,128 : 240,484 = 240,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,128/240,484 = 240,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,128x = 240,484 × 240,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,128x = 57,832,554,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832,554,256/110,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,139.42

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