Finding the Third Proportional to 239,962,496 and 358,371,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,962,496 and 358,371,289 is: 535,208,555.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,962,496 : 358,371,289 = 358,371,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,962,496/358,371,289 = 358,371,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,962,496x = 358,371,289 × 358,371,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,962,496x = 128,429,980,779,521,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,429,980,779,521,520/239,962,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,208,555.17
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