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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,990 and 239,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,990 and 239,716 is: 517,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,990 : 239,716 = 239,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,990/239,716 = 239,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,990x = 239,716 × 239,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,990x = 57,463,760,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,463,760,656/110,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,738.18

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