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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,968 and 230,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,968 and 230,896 is: 498,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,968 : 230,896 = 230,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,968/230,896 = 230,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,968x = 230,896 × 230,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,968x = 53,312,962,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,962,816/106,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,401.04

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