Finding the Third Proportional to 173,541,143 and 230,314,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,541,143 and 230,314,813 is: 305,661,886.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,541,143 : 230,314,813 = 230,314,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,541,143/230,314,813 = 230,314,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,541,143x = 230,314,813 × 230,314,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,541,143x = 53,044,913,087,224,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,044,913,087,224,968/173,541,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,661,886.11
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