Finding the Third Proportional to 107,294 and 230,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,294 and 230,949 is: 497,114.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,294 : 230,949 = 230,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,294/230,949 = 230,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,294x = 230,949 × 230,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,294x = 53,337,440,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,337,440,601/107,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,114.85
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