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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,852 and 237,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,852 and 237,454 is: 508,645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,852 : 237,454 = 237,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,852/237,454 = 237,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,852x = 237,454 × 237,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,852x = 56,384,402,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,384,402,116/110,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,645.78

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