Finding the Third Proportional to 153,644 and 230,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,644 and 230,470 is: 345,711.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,644 : 230,470 = 230,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,644/230,470 = 230,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,644x = 230,470 × 230,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,644x = 53,116,420,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,116,420,900/153,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,711.00
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