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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,995.94 and 225,924.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,995.94 and 225,924.19 is: 477,043.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,995.94 : 225,924.19 = 225,924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,995.94/225,924.19 = 225,924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,995.94x = 225,924.19 × 225,924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,995.94x = 51,041,738,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,738,497.54/106,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,043.71

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