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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,861 and 243,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,861 and 243,181 is: 533,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,861 : 243,181 = 243,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,861/243,181 = 243,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,861x = 243,181 × 243,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,861x = 59,136,998,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,136,998,761/110,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,433.75

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