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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,399 and 238,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,399 and 238,284 is: 514,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,399 : 238,284 = 238,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,399/238,284 = 238,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,399x = 238,284 × 238,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,399x = 56,779,264,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779,264,656/110,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,309.59

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