Finding the Third Proportional to 106,683 and 230,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,683 and 230,427 is: 497,704.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,683 : 230,427 = 230,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,683/230,427 = 230,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,683x = 230,427 × 230,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,683x = 53,096,602,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,096,602,329/106,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,704.44
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