Finding the Third Proportional to 159,936 and 230,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,936 and 230,400 is: 331,908.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,936 : 230,400 = 230,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,936/230,400 = 230,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,936x = 230,400 × 230,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,936x = 53,084,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,084,160,000/159,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,908.76
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