Finding the Third Proportional to 169,514 and 230,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,514 and 230,220 is: 312,665.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,514 : 230,220 = 230,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,514/230,220 = 230,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,514x = 230,220 × 230,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,514x = 53,001,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,001,248,400/169,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,665.91
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