Finding the Third Proportional to 155,323 and 230,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,323 and 230,796 is: 342,942.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,323 : 230,796 = 230,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,323/230,796 = 230,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,323x = 230,796 × 230,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,323x = 53,266,793,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,266,793,616/155,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,942.09
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