Finding the Third Proportional to 109,067 and 230,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,067 and 230,709 is: 488,017.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,067 : 230,709 = 230,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,067/230,709 = 230,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,067x = 230,709 × 230,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,067x = 53,226,642,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,226,642,681/109,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,017.85
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