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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,466 and 230,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,466 and 230,772 is: 482,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,466 : 230,772 = 230,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,466/230,772 = 230,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,466x = 230,772 × 230,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,466x = 53,255,715,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,255,715,984/110,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,100.52

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