Finding the Third Proportional to 115,938,742 and 250,036,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,938,742 and 250,036,496 is: 539,235,187.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,938,742 : 250,036,496 = 250,036,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,938,742/250,036,496 = 250,036,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,938,742x = 250,036,496 × 250,036,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,938,742x = 62,518,249,331,958,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,518,249,331,958,016/115,938,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,235,187.94
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