Finding the Third Proportional to 243,228,840 and 376,937,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,228,840 and 376,937,735 is: 584,149,708.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,228,840 : 376,937,735 = 376,937,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,228,840/376,937,735 = 376,937,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,228,840x = 376,937,735 × 376,937,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,228,840x = 142,082,056,066,930,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,082,056,066,930,224/243,228,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,149,708.84
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