Finding the Third Proportional to 105,372 and 230,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,372 and 230,415 is: 503,844.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,372 : 230,415 = 230,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,372/230,415 = 230,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,372x = 230,415 × 230,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,372x = 53,091,072,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,091,072,225/105,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,844.21
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