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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,430 and 240,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,430 and 240,192 is: 522,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,430 : 240,192 = 240,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,430/240,192 = 240,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,430x = 240,192 × 240,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,430x = 57,692,196,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,196,864/110,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,432.28

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