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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,289,032 and 372,239,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,289,032 and 372,239,261 is: 576,647,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,289,032 : 372,239,261 = 372,239,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,289,032/372,239,261 = 372,239,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,289,032x = 372,239,261 × 372,239,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,289,032x = 138,562,067,429,826,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,562,067,429,826,128/240,289,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,647,491.05

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