Finding the Third Proportional to 107,050 and 230,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,050 and 230,543 is: 496,497.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,050 : 230,543 = 230,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,050/230,543 = 230,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,050x = 230,543 × 230,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,050x = 53,150,074,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,150,074,849/107,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,497.66
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