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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,624 and 237,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,624 and 237,656 is: 510,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,624 : 237,656 = 237,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,624/237,656 = 237,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,624x = 237,656 × 237,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,624x = 56,480,374,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480,374,336/110,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,561.67

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