Finding the Third Proportional to 115,961,426 and 248,522,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,961,426 and 248,522,379 is: 532,619,984.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,961,426 : 248,522,379 = 248,522,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,961,426/248,522,379 = 248,522,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,961,426x = 248,522,379 × 248,522,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,961,426x = 61,763,372,863,819,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,763,372,863,819,640/115,961,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,619,984.03
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