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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,049 and 233,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,049 and 233,170.50 is: 507,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,049 : 233,170.50 = 233,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,049/233,170.50 = 233,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,049x = 233,170.50 × 233,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,049x = 54,368,482,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,368,482,070.25/107,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,884.07

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