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