Finding the Third Proportional to 237,774,865 and 482,235,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,774,865 and 482,235,418 is: 978,030,198.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,774,865 : 482,235,418 = 482,235,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,774,865/482,235,418 = 482,235,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,774,865x = 482,235,418 × 482,235,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,774,865x = 232,550,998,373,634,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,550,998,373,634,720/237,774,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,030,198.33
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