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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,881 and 238,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,881 and 238,366 is: 512,426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,881 : 238,366 = 238,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,881/238,366 = 238,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,881x = 238,366 × 238,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,881x = 56,818,349,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818,349,956/110,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,426.38

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