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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,875 and 243,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,875 and 243,211 is: 533,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,875 : 243,211 = 243,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,875/243,211 = 243,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,875x = 243,211 × 243,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,875x = 59,151,590,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,590,521/110,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,498.00

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