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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,462 and 238,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,462 and 238,567 is: 515,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,462 : 238,567 = 238,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,462/238,567 = 238,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,462x = 238,567 × 238,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,462x = 56,914,213,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,914,213,489/110,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,237.94

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