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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,242 and 237,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,242 and 237,944 is: 513,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,242 : 237,944 = 237,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,242/237,944 = 237,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,242x = 237,944 × 237,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,242x = 56,617,347,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,347,136/110,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,573.29

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