Finding the Third Proportional to 107,459 and 230,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,459 and 230,775 is: 495,603.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,459 : 230,775 = 230,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,459/230,775 = 230,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,459x = 230,775 × 230,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,459x = 53,257,100,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,257,100,625/107,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,603.91
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