Finding the Third Proportional to 115,927,260 and 250,014,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,927,260 and 250,014,336 is: 539,193,009.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,927,260 : 250,014,336 = 250,014,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,927,260/250,014,336 = 250,014,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,927,260x = 250,014,336 × 250,014,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,927,260x = 62,507,168,205,520,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,507,168,205,520,896/115,927,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,193,009.53
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