Finding the Third Proportional to 107,462 and 230,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,462 and 230,782 is: 495,620.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,462 : 230,782 = 230,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,462/230,782 = 230,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,462x = 230,782 × 230,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,462x = 53,260,331,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,260,331,524/107,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,620.14
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