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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,811 and 235,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,811 and 235,473 is: 500,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,811 : 235,473 = 235,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,811/235,473 = 235,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,811x = 235,473 × 235,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,811x = 55,447,533,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447,533,729/110,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,379.33

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