Finding the Third Proportional to 242,602,103 and 346,923,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,602,103 and 346,923,833 is: 496,105,121.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,602,103 : 346,923,833 = 346,923,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,602,103/346,923,833 = 346,923,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,602,103x = 346,923,833 × 346,923,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,602,103x = 120,356,145,903,411,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,356,145,903,411,888/242,602,103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,105,121.99
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