Finding the Third Proportional to 238,051,428 and 367,684,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,051,428 and 367,684,659 is: 567,910,932.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,051,428 : 367,684,659 = 367,684,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,051,428/367,684,659 = 367,684,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,051,428x = 367,684,659 × 367,684,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,051,428x = 135,192,008,463,946,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,192,008,463,946,288/238,051,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,910,932.52
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