Finding the Third Proportional to 106,056 and 231,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,056 and 231,048 is: 503,348.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,056 : 231,048 = 231,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,056/231,048 = 231,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,056x = 231,048 × 231,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,056x = 53,383,178,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,383,178,304/106,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,348.97
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