Finding the Third Proportional to 246,172,446 and 389,807,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,172,446 and 389,807,802 is: 617,250,732.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,172,446 : 389,807,802 = 389,807,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,172,446/389,807,802 = 389,807,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,172,446x = 389,807,802 × 389,807,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,172,446x = 151,950,122,500,071,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,950,122,500,071,200/246,172,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,250,732.03
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