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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,143 and 228,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,143 and 228,765 is: 502,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,143 : 228,765 = 228,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,143/228,765 = 228,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,143x = 228,765 × 228,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,143x = 52,333,425,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,425,225/104,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,515.05

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