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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,349 and 236,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,349 and 236,250 is: 505,795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,349 : 236,250 = 236,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,349/236,250 = 236,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,349x = 236,250 × 236,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,349x = 55,814,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814,062,500/110,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,795.82

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