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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,766 and 237,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,766 and 237,282 is: 508,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,766 : 237,282 = 237,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,766/237,282 = 237,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,766x = 237,282 × 237,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,766x = 56,302,747,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302,747,524/110,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,303.52

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