Finding the Third Proportional to 152,748 and 230,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,748 and 230,802 is: 348,741.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,748 : 230,802 = 230,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,748/230,802 = 230,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,748x = 230,802 × 230,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,748x = 53,269,563,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,269,563,204/152,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,741.48
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