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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,282 and 239,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,282 and 239,236 is: 518,977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,282 : 239,236 = 239,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,282/239,236 = 239,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,282x = 239,236 × 239,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,282x = 57,233,863,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,863,696/110,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,977.38

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