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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,772 and 237,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,772 and 237,294 is: 508,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,772 : 237,294 = 237,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,772/237,294 = 237,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,772x = 237,294 × 237,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,772x = 56,308,442,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,308,442,436/110,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,327.40

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