Finding the Third Proportional to 189,600,008 and 283,157,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,600,008 and 283,157,580 is: 422,880,863.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,600,008 : 283,157,580 = 283,157,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,600,008/283,157,580 = 283,157,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,600,008x = 283,157,580 × 283,157,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,600,008x = 80,178,215,111,456,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,178,215,111,456,400/189,600,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,880,863.55
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