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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,768 and 237,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,768 and 237,286 is: 508,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,768 : 237,286 = 237,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,768/237,286 = 237,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,768x = 237,286 × 237,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,768x = 56,304,645,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304,645,796/110,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,311.48

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