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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,326 and 238,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,326 and 238,143 is: 514,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,326 : 238,143 = 238,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,326/238,143 = 238,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,326x = 238,143 × 238,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,326x = 56,712,088,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712,088,449/110,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,041.01

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