Finding the Third Proportional to 240,289,031 and 372,239,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,289,031 and 372,239,261 is: 576,647,493.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,289,031 : 372,239,261 = 372,239,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,289,031/372,239,261 = 372,239,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,289,031x = 372,239,261 × 372,239,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,289,031x = 138,562,067,429,826,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,562,067,429,826,128/240,289,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,647,493.45
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