Finding the Third Proportional to 153,232 and 230,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,232 and 230,032 is: 345,324.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,232 : 230,032 = 230,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,232/230,032 = 230,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,232x = 230,032 × 230,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,232x = 52,914,721,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,914,721,024/153,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,324.22
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