Finding the Third Proportional to 237,464,832 and 363,259,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,464,832 and 363,259,311 is: 555,692,082.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,464,832 : 363,259,311 = 363,259,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,464,832/363,259,311 = 363,259,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,464,832x = 363,259,311 × 363,259,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,464,832x = 131,957,327,028,194,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,957,327,028,194,720/237,464,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,692,082.56
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