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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,873 and 243,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,873 and 243,207 is: 533,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,873 : 243,207 = 243,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,873/243,207 = 243,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,873x = 243,207 × 243,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,873x = 59,149,644,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,149,644,849/110,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,490.07

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