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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,198 and 239,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,198 and 239,060 is: 518,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,198 : 239,060 = 239,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,198/239,060 = 239,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,198x = 239,060 × 239,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,198x = 57,149,683,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149,683,600/110,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,609.08

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