Finding the Third Proportional to 242,321,764 and 375,928,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,321,764 and 375,928,170 is: 583,199,736.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,321,764 : 375,928,170 = 375,928,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,321,764/375,928,170 = 375,928,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,321,764x = 375,928,170 × 375,928,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,321,764x = 141,321,988,999,548,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,321,988,999,548,896/242,321,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,199,736.86
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