Finding the Third Proportional to 153,608 and 230,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,608 and 230,412 is: 345,618
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,608 : 230,412 = 230,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,608/230,412 = 230,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,608x = 230,412 × 230,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,608x = 53,089,689,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,089,689,744/153,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,618
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