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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,083 and 228,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,083 and 228,771 is: 493,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,083 : 228,771 = 228,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,083/228,771 = 228,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,083x = 228,771 × 228,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,083x = 52,336,170,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,170,441/106,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,351.15

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