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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,882 and 240,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,882 and 240,718 is: 522,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,882 : 240,718 = 240,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,882/240,718 = 240,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,882x = 240,718 × 240,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,882x = 57,945,155,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,945,155,524/110,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,583.97

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