Finding the Third Proportional to 153,262 and 230,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,262 and 230,106 is: 345,478.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,262 : 230,106 = 230,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,262/230,106 = 230,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,262x = 230,106 × 230,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,262x = 52,948,771,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,948,771,236/153,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,478.80
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