Finding the Third Proportional to 105,770 and 230,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,770 and 230,476 is: 502,214.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,770 : 230,476 = 230,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,770/230,476 = 230,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,770x = 230,476 × 230,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,770x = 53,119,186,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,119,186,576/105,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,214.11
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