Finding the Third Proportional to 103,625 and 230,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,625 and 230,731 is: 513,744.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,625 : 230,731 = 230,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,625/230,731 = 230,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,625x = 230,731 × 230,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,625x = 53,236,794,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,236,794,361/103,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,744.70
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