Finding the Third Proportional to 153,308 and 230,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,308 and 230,154 is: 345,519.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,308 : 230,154 = 230,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,308/230,154 = 230,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,308x = 230,154 × 230,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,308x = 52,970,863,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,970,863,716/153,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,519.24
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