Finding the Third Proportional to 230,173,002 and 493,177,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,173,002 and 493,177,248 is: 1,056,699,942.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,173,002 : 493,177,248 = 493,177,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,173,002/493,177,248 = 493,177,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,173,002x = 493,177,248 × 493,177,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,173,002x = 243,223,797,944,853,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,223,797,944,853,504/230,173,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,699,942.35
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