Finding the Third Proportional to 242,769,381.75 and 354,937,325.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,769,381.75 and 354,937,325.63 is: 518,930,782.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,769,381.75 : 354,937,325.63 = 354,937,325.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,769,381.75/354,937,325.63 = 354,937,325.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,769,381.75x = 354,937,325.63 × 354,937,325.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,769,381.75x = 125,980,505,121,827,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,980,505,121,827,280/242,769,381.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,930,782.02
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