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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,339 and 236,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,339 and 236,230 is: 505,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,339 : 236,230 = 236,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,339/236,230 = 236,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,339x = 236,230 × 236,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,339x = 55,804,612,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,612,900/110,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,756.01

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