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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,289 and 233,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,289 and 233,578 is: 494,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,289 : 233,578 = 233,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,289/233,578 = 233,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,289x = 233,578 × 233,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,289x = 54,558,682,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,558,682,084/110,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,688.34

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