Finding the Third Proportional to 147,901,296 and 230,805,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,901,296 and 230,805,612 is: 360,180,958.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,901,296 : 230,805,612 = 230,805,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,901,296/230,805,612 = 230,805,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,901,296x = 230,805,612 × 230,805,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,901,296x = 53,271,230,530,694,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,271,230,530,694,544/147,901,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,180,958.32
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