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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,706 and 237,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,706 and 237,160 is: 508,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,706 : 237,160 = 237,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,706/237,160 = 237,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,706x = 237,160 × 237,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,706x = 56,244,865,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244,865,600/110,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,056.16

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