Finding the Third Proportional to 115,231,004 and 253,446,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,231,004 and 253,446,183 is: 557,445,179.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,231,004 : 253,446,183 = 253,446,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,231,004/253,446,183 = 253,446,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,231,004x = 253,446,183 × 253,446,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,231,004x = 64,234,967,677,269,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,234,967,677,269,488/115,231,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,445,179.23
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