Finding the Third Proportional to 106,038 and 230,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,038 and 230,734 is: 502,066.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,038 : 230,734 = 230,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,038/230,734 = 230,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,038x = 230,734 × 230,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,038x = 53,238,178,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,238,178,756/106,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,066.98
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