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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,675.63 and 241,995.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,675.63 and 241,995.75 is: 529,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,675.63 : 241,995.75 = 241,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,675.63/241,995.75 = 241,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,675.63x = 241,995.75 × 241,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,675.63x = 58,561,943,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561,943,018.06/110,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,131.35

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