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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,027 and 230,463.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,027 and 230,463.75 is: 505,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,027 : 230,463.75 = 230,463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,027/230,463.75 = 230,463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,027x = 230,463.75 × 230,463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,027x = 53,113,540,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,540,064.06/105,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,713.20

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