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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,032 and 230,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,032 and 230,762 is: 502,217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,032 : 230,762 = 230,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,032/230,762 = 230,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,032x = 230,762 × 230,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,032x = 53,251,100,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,100,644/106,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,217.26

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