Finding the Third Proportional to 106,908 and 230,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,908 and 230,928 is: 498,819.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,908 : 230,928 = 230,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,908/230,928 = 230,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,908x = 230,928 × 230,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,908x = 53,327,741,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,327,741,184/106,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,819.00
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