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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,903 and 230,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,903 and 230,877 is: 503,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,903 : 230,877 = 230,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,903/230,877 = 230,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,903x = 230,877 × 230,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,903x = 53,304,189,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304,189,129/105,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,330.30

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