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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,863 and 243,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,863 and 243,186 is: 533,446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,863 : 243,186 = 243,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,863/243,186 = 243,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,863x = 243,186 × 243,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,863x = 59,139,430,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,139,430,596/110,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,446.06

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