Finding the Third Proportional to 105,108 and 230,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,108 and 230,655 is: 506,162.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,108 : 230,655 = 230,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,108/230,655 = 230,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,108x = 230,655 × 230,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,108x = 53,201,729,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,201,729,025/105,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,162.51
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