Finding the Third Proportional to 242,245,529 and 531,390,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,245,529 and 531,390,304 is: 1,165,658,893.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,245,529 : 531,390,304 = 531,390,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,245,529/531,390,304 = 531,390,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,245,529x = 531,390,304 × 531,390,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,245,529x = 282,375,655,185,212,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,375,655,185,212,416/242,245,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,658,893.07
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