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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,613 and 230,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,613 and 230,336 is: 488,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,613 : 230,336 = 230,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,613/230,336 = 230,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,613x = 230,336 × 230,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,613x = 53,054,672,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,054,672,896/108,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,474.43

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