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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,147 and 230,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,147 and 230,651 is: 505,957.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,147 : 230,651 = 230,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,147/230,651 = 230,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,147x = 230,651 × 230,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,147x = 53,199,883,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199,883,801/105,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,957.22

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