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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,338 and 230,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,338 and 230,276 is: 498,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,338 : 230,276 = 230,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,338/230,276 = 230,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,338x = 230,276 × 230,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,338x = 53,027,036,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027,036,176/106,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,664.98

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