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