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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,338 and 238,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,338 and 238,171 is: 514,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,338 : 238,171 = 238,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,338/238,171 = 238,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,338x = 238,171 × 238,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,338x = 56,725,425,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725,425,241/110,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,105.98

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