Finding the Third Proportional to 242,908,402 and 524,523,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,908,402 and 524,523,138 is: 1,132,626,619.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,908,402 : 524,523,138 = 524,523,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,908,402/524,523,138 = 524,523,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,908,402x = 524,523,138 × 524,523,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,908,402x = 275,124,522,297,367,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,124,522,297,367,040/242,908,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,626,619.88
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