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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,771 and 230,835

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,771 and 230,835 is: 503,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,771 : 230,835 = 230,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,771/230,835 = 230,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,771x = 230,835 × 230,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,771x = 53,284,797,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284,797,225/105,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,775.11

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