Finding the Third Proportional to 106,479 and 232,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,479 and 232,830 is: 509,112.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,479 : 232,830 = 232,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,479/232,830 = 232,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,479x = 232,830 × 232,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,479x = 54,209,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,209,808,900/106,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,112.68
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