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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,847 and 228,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,847 and 228,757 is: 494,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,847 : 228,757 = 228,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,847/228,757 = 228,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,847x = 228,757 × 228,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,847x = 52,329,765,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,329,765,049/105,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,390.63

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