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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,098 and 230,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,098 and 230,636 is: 506,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,098 : 230,636 = 230,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,098/230,636 = 230,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,098x = 230,636 × 230,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,098x = 53,192,964,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192,964,496/105,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,127.28

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