Finding the Third Proportional to 153,920 and 231,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,920 and 231,330 is: 347,671.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,920 : 231,330 = 231,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,920/231,330 = 231,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,920x = 231,330 × 231,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,920x = 53,513,568,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,513,568,900/153,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,671.32
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