Finding the Third Proportional to 237,912,973 and 363,707,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,912,973 and 363,707,637 is: 556,015,267.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,912,973 : 363,707,637 = 363,707,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,912,973/363,707,637 = 363,707,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,912,973x = 363,707,637 × 363,707,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,912,973x = 132,283,245,212,123,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,283,245,212,123,776/237,912,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,015,267.03
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