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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,899.63 and 233,122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,899.63 and 233,122.50 is: 513,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,899.63 : 233,122.50 = 233,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,899.63/233,122.50 = 233,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,899.63x = 233,122.50 × 233,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,899.63x = 54,346,100,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346,100,006.25/105,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,185.01

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