Finding the Third Proportional to 237,464,827 and 363,259,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,464,827 and 363,259,306 is: 555,692,078.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,464,827 : 363,259,306 = 363,259,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,464,827/363,259,306 = 363,259,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,464,827x = 363,259,306 × 363,259,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,464,827x = 131,957,323,395,601,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,957,323,395,601,632/237,464,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,692,078.96
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