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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,869 and 243,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,869 and 243,202 is: 533,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,869 : 243,202 = 243,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,869/243,202 = 243,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,869x = 243,202 × 243,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,869x = 59,147,212,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147,212,804/110,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,487.38

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