Finding the Third Proportional to 153,304 and 230,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,304 and 230,148 is: 345,510.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,304 : 230,148 = 230,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,304/230,148 = 230,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,304x = 230,148 × 230,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,304x = 52,968,101,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,968,101,904/153,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,510.24
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