Finding the Third Proportional to 115,938,728 and 250,036,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,938,728 and 250,036,464 is: 539,235,115.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,938,728 : 250,036,464 = 250,036,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,938,728/250,036,464 = 250,036,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,938,728x = 250,036,464 × 250,036,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,938,728x = 62,518,233,329,623,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,518,233,329,623,296/115,938,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,235,115.03
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