Finding the Third Proportional to 237,740,329 and 517,686,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,740,329 and 517,686,613 is: 1,127,277,943.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,740,329 : 517,686,613 = 517,686,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,740,329/517,686,613 = 517,686,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,740,329x = 517,686,613 × 517,686,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,740,329x = 267,999,429,279,411,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,999,429,279,411,776/237,740,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,277,943.99
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