Finding the Third Proportional to 153,952 and 230,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,952 and 230,928 is: 346,392
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,952 : 230,928 = 230,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,952/230,928 = 230,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,952x = 230,928 × 230,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,952x = 53,327,741,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,327,741,184/153,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,392
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