Finding the Third Proportional to 105,183 and 231,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,183 and 231,399 is: 509,069.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,183 : 231,399 = 231,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,183/231,399 = 231,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,183x = 231,399 × 231,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,183x = 53,545,497,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,545,497,201/105,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,069.88
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