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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,633 and 230,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,633 and 230,307 is: 488,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,633 : 230,307 = 230,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,633/230,307 = 230,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,633x = 230,307 × 230,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,633x = 53,041,314,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,314,249/108,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,261.53

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