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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,858 and 240,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,858 and 240,192 is: 502,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,858 : 240,192 = 240,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,858/240,192 = 240,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,858x = 240,192 × 240,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,858x = 57,692,196,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,196,864/114,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,291.50

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