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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,389.50 and 238,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,389.50 and 238,275 is: 514,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,389.50 : 238,275 = 238,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,389.50/238,275 = 238,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,389.50x = 238,275 × 238,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,389.50x = 56,774,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774,975,625/110,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,315.00

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