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Finding the Third Proportional to 53,908 and 110,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 53,908 and 110,504 is: 226,518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,908 : 110,504 = 110,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,908/110,504 = 110,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,908x = 110,504 × 110,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,908x = 12,211,134,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211,134,016/53,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,518.03

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