Finding the Third Proportional to 242,877,974 and 355,207,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,877,974 and 355,207,939 is: 519,490,005.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,877,974 : 355,207,939 = 355,207,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,877,974/355,207,939 = 355,207,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,877,974x = 355,207,939 × 355,207,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,877,974x = 126,172,679,928,627,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,172,679,928,627,728/242,877,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,490,005.00
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