Finding the Third Proportional to 243,228,834 and 376,937,725.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,228,834 and 376,937,725.50 is: 584,149,693.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,228,834 : 376,937,725.50 = 376,937,725.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,228,834/376,937,725.50 = 376,937,725.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,228,834x = 376,937,725.50 × 376,937,725.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,228,834x = 142,082,048,905,113,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,082,048,905,113,344/243,228,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,149,693.80
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