Finding the Third Proportional to 106,102 and 230,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,102 and 230,865 is: 502,334.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,102 : 230,865 = 230,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,102/230,865 = 230,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,102x = 230,865 × 230,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,102x = 53,298,648,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,298,648,225/106,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,334.06
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