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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,639,995 and 377,284,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,639,995 and 377,284,325 is: 596,477,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,639,995 : 377,284,325 = 377,284,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,639,995/377,284,325 = 377,284,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,639,995x = 377,284,325 × 377,284,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,639,995x = 142,343,461,890,705,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,343,461,890,705,632/238,639,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,477,811.23

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