Finding the Third Proportional to 150,301,984 and 232,725,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,301,984 and 232,725,838 is: 360,349,971.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,301,984 : 232,725,838 = 232,725,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,301,984/232,725,838 = 232,725,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,301,984x = 232,725,838 × 232,725,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,301,984x = 54,161,315,672,802,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,161,315,672,802,240/150,301,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,349,971.65
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