Finding the Third Proportional to 104,610 and 230,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,610 and 230,334 is: 507,157.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,610 : 230,334 = 230,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,610/230,334 = 230,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,610x = 230,334 × 230,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,610x = 53,053,751,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,053,751,556/104,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,157.55
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