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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,043 and 230,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,043 and 230,746 is: 502,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,043 : 230,746 = 230,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,043/230,746 = 230,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,043x = 230,746 × 230,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,043x = 53,243,716,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,243,716,516/106,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,095.53

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