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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,886 and 237,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,886 and 237,324 is: 507,933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,886 : 237,324 = 237,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,886/237,324 = 237,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,886x = 237,324 × 237,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,886x = 56,322,680,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322,680,976/110,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,933.20

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