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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,052 and 230,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,052 and 230,512 is: 505,804.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,052 : 230,512 = 230,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,052/230,512 = 230,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,052x = 230,512 × 230,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,052x = 53,135,782,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,135,782,144/105,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,804.57

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