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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,868 and 230,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,868 and 230,868 is: 498,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,868 : 230,868 = 230,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,868/230,868 = 230,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,868x = 230,868 × 230,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,868x = 53,300,033,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300,033,424/106,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,746.43

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