Finding the Third Proportional to 98,539,770 and 232,612,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,539,770 and 232,612,383 is: 549,103,379.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,539,770 : 232,612,383 = 232,612,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,539,770/232,612,383 = 232,612,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,539,770x = 232,612,383 × 232,612,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,539,770x = 54,108,520,724,938,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,108,520,724,938,688/98,539,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,103,379.53
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