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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,567 and 238,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,567 and 238,486 is: 514,399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,567 : 238,486 = 238,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,567/238,486 = 238,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,567x = 238,486 × 238,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,567x = 56,875,572,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875,572,196/110,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,399.16

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