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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,886 and 238,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,886 and 238,377 is: 512,450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,886 : 238,377 = 238,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,886/238,377 = 238,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,886x = 238,377 × 238,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,886x = 56,823,594,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823,594,129/110,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,450.57

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