Finding the Third Proportional to 237,740,464 and 517,686,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,740,464 and 517,686,884 is: 1,127,278,484.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,740,464 : 517,686,884 = 517,686,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,740,464/517,686,884 = 517,686,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,740,464x = 517,686,884 × 517,686,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,740,464x = 267,999,709,865,629,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,999,709,865,629,440/237,740,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,278,484.09
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