Finding the Third Proportional to 105,970 and 230,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,970 and 230,165 is: 499,914.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,970 : 230,165 = 230,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,970/230,165 = 230,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,970x = 230,165 × 230,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,970x = 52,975,927,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,975,927,225/105,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,914.38
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