Finding the Third Proportional to 149,156 and 230,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,156 and 230,436 is: 356,008.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,156 : 230,436 = 230,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,156/230,436 = 230,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,156x = 230,436 × 230,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,156x = 53,100,750,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,100,750,096/149,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,008.14
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