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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,772 and 230,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,772 and 230,837 is: 503,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,772 : 230,837 = 230,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,772/230,837 = 230,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,772x = 230,837 × 230,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,772x = 53,285,720,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285,720,569/105,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,779.08

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