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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,406 and 238,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,406 and 238,299 is: 514,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,406 : 238,299 = 238,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,406/238,299 = 238,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,406x = 238,299 × 238,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,406x = 56,786,413,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786,413,401/110,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,341.73

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