Finding the Third Proportional to 115,286,436 and 248,943,243.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,286,436 and 248,943,243.75 is: 537,554,466.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,286,436 : 248,943,243.75 = 248,943,243.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,286,436/248,943,243.75 = 248,943,243.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,286,436x = 248,943,243.75 × 248,943,243.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,286,436x = 61,972,738,608,771,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,972,738,608,771,912/115,286,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,554,466.59
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