Finding the Third Proportional to 106,380 and 230,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,380 and 230,490 is: 499,395
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,380 : 230,490 = 230,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,380/230,490 = 230,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,380x = 230,490 × 230,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,380x = 53,125,640,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,125,640,100/106,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,395
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