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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,232 and 239,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,232 and 239,256 is: 519,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,232 : 239,256 = 239,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,232/239,256 = 239,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,232x = 239,256 × 239,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,232x = 57,243,433,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243,433,536/110,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,299.60

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