Finding the Third Proportional to 221,498,687 and 482,853,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,498,687 and 482,853,262 is: 1,052,589,863.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,498,687 : 482,853,262 = 482,853,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,498,687/482,853,262 = 482,853,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,498,687x = 482,853,262 × 482,853,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,498,687x = 233,147,272,624,040,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,147,272,624,040,640/221,498,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,052,589,863.09
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