Finding the Third Proportional to 153,632 and 230,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,632 and 230,448 is: 345,672
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,632 : 230,448 = 230,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,632/230,448 = 230,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,632x = 230,448 × 230,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,632x = 53,106,280,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,106,280,704/153,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,672
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