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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,888 and 240,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,888 and 240,240 is: 502,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,888 : 240,240 = 240,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,888/240,240 = 240,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,888x = 240,240 × 240,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,888x = 57,715,257,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715,257,600/114,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,361.06

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