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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,774 and 230,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,774 and 230,598 is: 488,861.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,774 : 230,598 = 230,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,774/230,598 = 230,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,774x = 230,598 × 230,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,774x = 53,175,437,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,437,604/108,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,861.65

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