Finding the Third Proportional to 230,997,480 and 352,314,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,997,480 and 352,314,395 is: 537,345,398.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,997,480 : 352,314,395 = 352,314,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,997,480/352,314,395 = 352,314,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,997,480x = 352,314,395 × 352,314,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,997,480x = 124,125,432,924,216,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,125,432,924,216,032/230,997,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,345,398.42
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