Finding the Third Proportional to 149,910 and 230,653.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,910 and 230,653.50 is: 354,886.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,910 : 230,653.50 = 230,653.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,910/230,653.50 = 230,653.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,910x = 230,653.50 × 230,653.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,910x = 53,201,037,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,201,037,062.25/149,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,886.51
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