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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,408 and 238,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,408 and 238,303 is: 514,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,408 : 238,303 = 238,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,408/238,303 = 238,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,408x = 238,303 × 238,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,408x = 56,788,319,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788,319,809/110,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,349.68

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