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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,988 and 237,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,988 and 237,852 is: 509,726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,988 : 237,852 = 237,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,988/237,852 = 237,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,988x = 237,852 × 237,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,988x = 56,573,573,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,573,904/110,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,726.94

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