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Finding the Third Proportional to 111,277 and 230,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 111,277 and 230,329 is: 476,751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,277 : 230,329 = 230,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,277/230,329 = 230,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,277x = 230,329 × 230,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,277x = 53,051,448,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051,448,241/111,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,751.24

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