Finding the Third Proportional to 105,372 and 232,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,372 and 232,866 is: 514,620.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,372 : 232,866 = 232,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,372/232,866 = 232,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,372x = 232,866 × 232,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,372x = 54,226,573,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,226,573,956/105,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,620.34
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