Finding the Third Proportional to 152,532 and 230,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,532 and 230,769 is: 349,135.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,532 : 230,769 = 230,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,532/230,769 = 230,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,532x = 230,769 × 230,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,532x = 53,254,331,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,254,331,361/152,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,135.47
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