Finding the Third Proportional to 230,625,960 and 371,383,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,625,960 and 371,383,755 is: 598,050,165.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,625,960 : 371,383,755 = 371,383,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,625,960/371,383,755 = 371,383,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,625,960x = 371,383,755 × 371,383,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,625,960x = 137,925,893,477,900,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,925,893,477,900,032/230,625,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,050,165.20
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