Finding the Third Proportional to 236,139,171 and 370,399,117.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,139,171 and 370,399,117.50 is: 580,994,274.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,139,171 : 370,399,117.50 = 370,399,117.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,139,171/370,399,117.50 = 370,399,117.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,139,171x = 370,399,117.50 × 370,399,117.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,139,171x = 137,195,506,244,778,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,195,506,244,778,800/236,139,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,994,274.11
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