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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,882 and 237,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,882 and 237,640 is: 509,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,882 : 237,640 = 237,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,882/237,640 = 237,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,882x = 237,640 × 237,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,882x = 56,472,769,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472,769,600/110,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,305.11

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