Finding the Third Proportional to 238,051,020 and 367,683,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,051,020 and 367,683,939 is: 567,909,681.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,051,020 : 367,683,939 = 367,683,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,051,020/367,683,939 = 367,683,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,051,020x = 367,683,939 × 367,683,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,051,020x = 135,191,478,998,555,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,191,478,998,555,728/238,051,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,909,681.71
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