Finding the Third Proportional to 235,947,240 and 361,105,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,947,240 and 361,105,884 is: 552,655,159.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,947,240 : 361,105,884 = 361,105,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,947,240/361,105,884 = 361,105,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,947,240x = 361,105,884 × 361,105,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,947,240x = 130,397,459,459,421,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,397,459,459,421,456/235,947,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,655,159.09
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