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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,552 and 240,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,552 and 240,170 is: 512,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,552 : 240,170 = 240,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,552/240,170 = 240,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,552x = 240,170 × 240,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,552x = 57,681,628,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,681,628,900/112,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,488.71

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