Finding the Third Proportional to 108,676 and 230,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,676 and 230,436 is: 488,615.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,676 : 230,436 = 230,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,676/230,436 = 230,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,676x = 230,436 × 230,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,676x = 53,100,750,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,100,750,096/108,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,615.24
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