Finding the Third Proportional to 242,534,151 and 372,796,330.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,534,151 and 372,796,330.50 is: 573,020,762.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,534,151 : 372,796,330.50 = 372,796,330.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,534,151/372,796,330.50 = 372,796,330.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,534,151x = 372,796,330.50 × 372,796,330.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,534,151x = 138,977,104,034,265,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,977,104,034,265,232/242,534,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,020,762.07
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