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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,459 : 230,775 = 230,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,459/230,775 = 230,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,459x = 230,775 × 230,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,459x = 53,257,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,257,100,625/107,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,603.91

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