Finding the Third Proportional to 240,770,565 and 368,927,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,770,565 and 368,927,856 is: 565,300,675.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,770,565 : 368,927,856 = 368,927,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,770,565/368,927,856 = 368,927,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,770,565x = 368,927,856 × 368,927,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,770,565x = 136,107,762,932,756,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,107,762,932,756,736/240,770,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,300,675.08
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