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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,889 and 238,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,889 and 238,382 is: 512,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,889 : 238,382 = 238,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,889/238,382 = 238,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,889x = 238,382 × 238,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,889x = 56,825,977,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,977,924/110,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,458.21

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