Finding the Third Proportional to 152,694 and 230,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,694 and 230,715 is: 348,601.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,694 : 230,715 = 230,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,694/230,715 = 230,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,694x = 230,715 × 230,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,694x = 53,229,411,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,229,411,225/152,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,601.85
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