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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,197 and 240,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,197 and 240,157 is: 514,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,197 : 240,157 = 240,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,197/240,157 = 240,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,197x = 240,157 × 240,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,197x = 57,675,384,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,675,384,649/112,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,054.61

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