Finding the Third Proportional to 150,623,583 and 232,751,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,623,583 and 232,751,844 is: 359,660,949.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,623,583 : 232,751,844 = 232,751,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,623,583/232,751,844 = 232,751,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,623,583x = 232,751,844 × 232,751,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,623,583x = 54,173,420,885,400,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,173,420,885,400,336/150,623,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,660,949.54
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