Finding the Third Proportional to 153,960 and 230,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,960 and 230,325 is: 344,567.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,960 : 230,325 = 230,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,960/230,325 = 230,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,960x = 230,325 × 230,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,960x = 53,049,605,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,049,605,625/153,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,567.46
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