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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,635 and 230,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,635 and 230,311 is: 488,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,635 : 230,311 = 230,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,635/230,311 = 230,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,635x = 230,311 × 230,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,635x = 53,043,156,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043,156,721/108,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,269.50

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