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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,732 and 236,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,732 and 236,228 is: 503,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,732 : 236,228 = 236,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,732/236,228 = 236,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,732x = 236,228 × 236,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,732x = 55,803,667,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,803,667,984/110,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,952.50

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