Finding the Third Proportional to 150,815,382 and 230,606,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,815,382 and 230,606,037 is: 352,610,878.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,815,382 : 230,606,037 = 230,606,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,815,382/230,606,037 = 230,606,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,815,382x = 230,606,037 × 230,606,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,815,382x = 53,179,144,300,845,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,179,144,300,845,368/150,815,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,610,878.25
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