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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,360 and 230,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,360 and 230,391 is: 503,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,360 : 230,391 = 230,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,360/230,391 = 230,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,360x = 230,391 × 230,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,360x = 53,080,012,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,012,881/105,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,796.63

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