Finding the Third Proportional to 106,260 and 231,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,260 and 231,213 is: 503,100.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,260 : 231,213 = 231,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,260/231,213 = 231,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,260x = 231,213 × 231,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,260x = 53,459,451,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,459,451,369/106,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,100.43
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