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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,715 and 230,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,715 and 230,750 is: 503,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,715 : 230,750 = 230,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,715/230,750 = 230,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,715x = 230,750 × 230,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,715x = 53,245,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,245,562,500/105,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,670.84

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