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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,030 and 230,468.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,030 and 230,468.63 is: 505,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,030 : 230,468.63 = 230,468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,030/230,468.63 = 230,468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,030x = 230,468.63 × 230,468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,030x = 53,115,787,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,115,787,109.39/105,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,720.15

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