Finding the Third Proportional to 108,812 and 230,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,812 and 230,686 is: 489,063.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,812 : 230,686 = 230,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,812/230,686 = 230,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,812x = 230,686 × 230,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,812x = 53,216,030,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,216,030,596/108,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,063.99
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