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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,544 and 238,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,544 and 238,560 is: 514,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,544 : 238,560 = 238,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,544/238,560 = 238,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,544x = 238,560 × 238,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,544x = 56,910,873,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,910,873,600/110,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,825.53

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