Finding the Third Proportional to 240,315,207 and 493,370,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,315,207 and 493,370,250 is: 1,012,895,549.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,315,207 : 493,370,250 = 493,370,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,315,207/493,370,250 = 493,370,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,315,207x = 493,370,250 × 493,370,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,315,207x = 243,414,203,585,062,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,414,203,585,062,496/240,315,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,895,549.24
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