Finding the Third Proportional to 162,000 and 228,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,000 and 228,030 is: 320,973.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,000 : 228,030 = 228,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,000/228,030 = 228,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,000x = 228,030 × 228,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,000x = 51,997,680,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,997,680,900/162,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,973.34
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