Finding the Third Proportional to 242,698,594 and 534,870,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,698,594 and 534,870,980 is: 1,178,774,712.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,698,594 : 534,870,980 = 534,870,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,698,594/534,870,980 = 534,870,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,698,594x = 534,870,980 × 534,870,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,698,594x = 286,086,965,246,160,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,086,965,246,160,384/242,698,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,774,712.00
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