Finding the Third Proportional to 243,966,937 and 371,670,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,966,937 and 371,670,641 is: 566,220,435.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,966,937 : 371,670,641 = 371,670,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,966,937/371,670,641 = 371,670,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,966,937x = 371,670,641 × 371,670,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,966,937x = 138,139,065,381,350,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,139,065,381,350,880/243,966,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,220,435.77
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