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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,444 and 230,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,444 and 230,344 is: 503,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,444 : 230,344 = 230,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,444/230,344 = 230,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,444x = 230,344 × 230,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,444x = 53,058,358,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058,358,336/105,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,189.92

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