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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,015 and 230,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,015 and 230,444 is: 505,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,015 : 230,444 = 230,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,015/230,444 = 230,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,015x = 230,444 × 230,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,015x = 53,104,437,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,437,136/105,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,684.30

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