Finding the Third Proportional to 236,843,462 and 355,265,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,843,462 and 355,265,193 is: 532,897,789.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,843,462 : 355,265,193 = 355,265,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,843,462/355,265,193 = 355,265,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,843,462x = 355,265,193 × 355,265,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,843,462x = 126,213,357,357,327,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,213,357,357,327,248/236,843,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,897,789.50
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