Finding the Third Proportional to 169,500 and 230,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,500 and 230,202 is: 312,642.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,500 : 230,202 = 230,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,500/230,202 = 230,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,500x = 230,202 × 230,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,500x = 52,992,960,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,992,960,804/169,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,642.84
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