Finding the Third Proportional to 105,643 and 232,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,643 and 232,022 is: 509,586.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,643 : 232,022 = 232,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,643/232,022 = 232,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,643x = 232,022 × 232,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,643x = 53,834,208,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,834,208,484/105,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,586.14
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