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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,914 and 240,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,914 and 240,512 is: 521,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,914 : 240,512 = 240,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,914/240,512 = 240,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,914x = 240,512 × 240,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,914x = 57,846,022,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,846,022,144/110,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,539.41

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