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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,003 and 230,424.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,003 and 230,424.75 is: 505,657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,003 : 230,424.75 = 230,424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,003/230,424.75 = 230,424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,003x = 230,424.75 × 230,424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,003x = 53,095,565,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,565,412.56/105,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,657.60

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