Finding the Third Proportional to 230,255,046 and 500,853,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,255,046 and 500,853,062 is: 1,089,460,552.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,255,046 : 500,853,062 = 500,853,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,255,046/500,853,062 = 500,853,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,255,046x = 500,853,062 × 500,853,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,255,046x = 250,853,789,714,775,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,853,789,714,775,840/230,255,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,460,552.86
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