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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,674 and 230,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,674 and 230,432 is: 488,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,674 : 230,432 = 230,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,674/230,432 = 230,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,674x = 230,432 × 230,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,674x = 53,098,906,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,906,624/108,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,607.27

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