Finding the Third Proportional to 106,890 and 230,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,890 and 230,910 is: 498,825.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,890 : 230,910 = 230,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,890/230,910 = 230,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,890x = 230,910 × 230,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,890x = 53,319,428,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,319,428,100/106,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,825.22
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