Finding the Third Proportional to 246,193,842 and 533,242,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,193,842 and 533,242,182 is: 1,154,972,936.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,193,842 : 533,242,182 = 533,242,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,193,842/533,242,182 = 533,242,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,193,842x = 533,242,182 × 533,242,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,193,842x = 284,347,224,664,121,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,347,224,664,121,120/246,193,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,972,936.59
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