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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,627 and 230,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,627 and 230,735 is: 513,752.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,627 : 230,735 = 230,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,627/230,735 = 230,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,627x = 230,735 × 230,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,627x = 53,238,640,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,640,225/103,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,752.60

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