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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,804 and 240,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,804 and 240,400 is: 521,571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,804 : 240,400 = 240,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,804/240,400 = 240,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,804x = 240,400 × 240,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,804x = 57,792,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,160,000/110,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,571.06

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