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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,408.50 and 238,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,408.50 and 238,313 is: 514,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,408.50 : 238,313 = 238,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,408.50/238,313 = 238,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,408.50x = 238,313 × 238,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,408.50x = 56,793,085,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793,085,969/110,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,390.52

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