Finding the Third Proportional to 242,963,962 and 391,252,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,963,962 and 391,252,002 is: 630,044,586.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,963,962 : 391,252,002 = 391,252,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,963,962/391,252,002 = 391,252,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,963,962x = 391,252,002 × 391,252,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,963,962x = 153,078,129,069,008,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,078,129,069,008,000/242,963,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,044,586.90
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