Finding the Third Proportional to 109,064 and 230,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,064 and 230,703 is: 488,005.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,064 : 230,703 = 230,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,064/230,703 = 230,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,064x = 230,703 × 230,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,064x = 53,223,874,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,223,874,209/109,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,005.89
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