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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,855 and 232,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,855 and 232,014 is: 508,530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,855 : 232,014 = 232,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,855/232,014 = 232,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,855x = 232,014 × 232,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,855x = 53,830,496,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,830,496,196/105,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,530.50

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