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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,323 and 238,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,323 and 238,139 is: 514,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,323 : 238,139 = 238,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,323/238,139 = 238,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,323x = 238,139 × 238,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,323x = 56,710,183,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,710,183,321/110,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,037.72

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