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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,370 and 238,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,370 and 238,383 is: 514,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,370 : 238,383 = 238,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,370/238,383 = 238,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,370x = 238,383 × 238,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,370x = 56,826,454,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826,454,689/110,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,872.29

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