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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,835.94 and 240,193.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,835.94 and 240,193.88 is: 520,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,835.94 : 240,193.88 = 240,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,835.94/240,193.88 = 240,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,835.94x = 240,193.88 × 240,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,835.94x = 57,693,097,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693,097,587.52/110,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,527.00

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