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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,748 and 237,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,748 and 237,252 is: 508,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,748 : 237,252 = 237,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,748/237,252 = 237,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,748x = 237,252 × 237,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,748x = 56,288,511,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288,511,504/110,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,257.59

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