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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,670 and 239,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,670 and 239,126 is: 503,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,670 : 239,126 = 239,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,670/239,126 = 239,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,670x = 239,126 × 239,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,670x = 57,181,243,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181,243,876/113,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,046.04

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