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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,099 and 228,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,099 and 228,802 is: 493,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,099 : 228,802 = 228,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,099/228,802 = 228,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,099x = 228,802 × 228,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,099x = 52,350,355,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,355,204/106,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,410.45

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