Finding the Third Proportional to 237,740,610 and 517,687,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,740,610 and 517,687,176 is: 1,127,279,063.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,740,610 : 517,687,176 = 517,687,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,740,610/517,687,176 = 517,687,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,740,610x = 517,687,176 × 517,687,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,740,610x = 268,000,012,194,854,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,000,012,194,854,976/237,740,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,279,063.49
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