Finding the Third Proportional to 242,424,682 and 363,916,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,424,682 and 363,916,959 is: 546,295,665.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,424,682 : 363,916,959 = 363,916,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,424,682/363,916,959 = 363,916,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,424,682x = 363,916,959 × 363,916,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,424,682x = 132,435,553,047,807,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,435,553,047,807,680/242,424,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,295,665.75
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