Finding the Third Proportional to 115,870,100 and 251,669,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,870,100 and 251,669,242 is: 546,624,257.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,870,100 : 251,669,242 = 251,669,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,870,100/251,669,242 = 251,669,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,870,100x = 251,669,242 × 251,669,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,870,100x = 63,337,407,368,854,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,337,407,368,854,560/115,870,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,624,257.41
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