Finding the Third Proportional to 166,946,351 and 230,688,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,946,351 and 230,688,304 is: 318,767,635.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,946,351 : 230,688,304 = 230,688,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,946,351/230,688,304 = 230,688,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,946,351x = 230,688,304 × 230,688,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,946,351x = 53,217,093,602,396,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,217,093,602,396,416/166,946,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,767,635.73
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