Finding the Third Proportional to 230,877,389 and 357,796,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,877,389 and 357,796,384 is: 554,485,880.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,877,389 : 357,796,384 = 357,796,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,877,389/357,796,384 = 357,796,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,877,389x = 357,796,384 × 357,796,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,877,389x = 128,018,252,403,475,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,018,252,403,475,456/230,877,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,485,880.83
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