Finding the Third Proportional to 105,098 and 230,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,098 and 230,635 is: 506,122.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,098 : 230,635 = 230,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,098/230,635 = 230,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,098x = 230,635 × 230,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,098x = 53,192,503,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,192,503,225/105,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,122.89
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