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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,514 and 241,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,514 and 241,270 is: 526,731.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,514 : 241,270 = 241,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,514/241,270 = 241,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,514x = 241,270 × 241,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,514x = 58,211,212,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211,212,900/110,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,731.57

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