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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,848 and 237,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,848 and 237,449 is: 508,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,848 : 237,449 = 237,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,848/237,449 = 237,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,848x = 237,449 × 237,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,848x = 56,382,027,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,382,027,601/110,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,642.71

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