Finding the Third Proportional to 153,244 and 230,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,244 and 230,077 is: 345,432.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,244 : 230,077 = 230,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,244/230,077 = 230,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,244x = 230,077 × 230,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,244x = 52,935,425,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,935,425,929/153,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,432.29
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