Finding the Third Proportional to 242,245,539 and 531,390,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,245,539 and 531,390,336 is: 1,165,658,985.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,245,539 : 531,390,336 = 531,390,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,245,539/531,390,336 = 531,390,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,245,539x = 531,390,336 × 531,390,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,245,539x = 282,375,689,194,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,375,689,194,192,896/242,245,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,658,985.34
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