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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,794 and 240,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,794 and 240,804 is: 500,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,794 : 240,804 = 240,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,794/240,804 = 240,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,794x = 240,804 × 240,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,794x = 57,986,566,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,986,566,416/115,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,773.50

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