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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,868 and 243,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,868 and 243,876 is: 536,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,868 : 243,876 = 243,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,868/243,876 = 243,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,868x = 243,876 × 243,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,868x = 59,475,503,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,475,503,376/110,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,453.29

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