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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,285 and 230,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,285 and 230,252 is: 503,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,285 : 230,252 = 230,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,285/230,252 = 230,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,285x = 230,252 × 230,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,285x = 53,015,983,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015,983,504/105,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,547.36

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