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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,885 and 237,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,885 and 237,646 is: 509,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,885 : 237,646 = 237,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,885/237,646 = 237,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,885x = 237,646 × 237,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,885x = 56,475,621,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475,621,316/110,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,317.05

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