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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,676,076 and 356,544,193.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,676,076 and 356,544,193.50 is: 532,620,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,676,076 : 356,544,193.50 = 356,544,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,676,076/356,544,193.50 = 356,544,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,676,076x = 356,544,193.50 × 356,544,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,676,076x = 127,123,761,918,565,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,123,761,918,565,440/238,676,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,620,462.21

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