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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,671 and 230,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,671 and 230,424 is: 488,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,671 : 230,424 = 230,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,671/230,424 = 230,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,671x = 230,424 × 230,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,671x = 53,095,219,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,219,776/108,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,586.83

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