Finding the Third Proportional to 238,963,682 and 369,057,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,963,682 and 369,057,942 is: 569,976,840.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,963,682 : 369,057,942 = 369,057,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,963,682/369,057,942 = 369,057,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,963,682x = 369,057,942 × 369,057,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,963,682x = 136,203,764,553,275,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,203,764,553,275,360/238,963,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,976,840.89
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