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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,762 and 240,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,762 and 240,220 is: 520,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,762 : 240,220 = 240,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,762/240,220 = 240,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,762x = 240,220 × 240,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,762x = 57,705,648,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,705,648,400/110,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,987.78

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