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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,327 and 238,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,327 and 238,145 is: 514,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,327 : 238,145 = 238,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,327/238,145 = 238,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,327x = 238,145 × 238,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,327x = 56,713,041,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,713,041,025/110,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,044.98

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