Finding the Third Proportional to 240,686,506 and 366,671,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,686,506 and 366,671,679 is: 558,602,650.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,686,506 : 366,671,679 = 366,671,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,686,506/366,671,679 = 366,671,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,686,506x = 366,671,679 × 366,671,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,686,506x = 134,448,120,180,679,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,448,120,180,679,040/240,686,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,602,650.46
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