Finding the Third Proportional to 232,959,394 and 370,863,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,959,394 and 370,863,277 is: 590,401,476.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,959,394 : 370,863,277 = 370,863,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,959,394/370,863,277 = 370,863,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,959,394x = 370,863,277 × 370,863,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,959,394x = 137,539,570,227,178,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,539,570,227,178,736/232,959,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,401,476.69
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