Finding the Third Proportional to 153,951 and 230,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,951 and 230,310 is: 344,542.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,951 : 230,310 = 230,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,951/230,310 = 230,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,951x = 230,310 × 230,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,951x = 53,042,696,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,042,696,100/153,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,542.72
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