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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,420 and 230,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,420 and 230,296 is: 503,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,420 : 230,296 = 230,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,420/230,296 = 230,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,420x = 230,296 × 230,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,420x = 53,036,247,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,247,616/105,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,094.74

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