Finding the Third Proportional to 246,193,968 and 533,242,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,193,968 and 533,242,560 is: 1,154,973,982.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,193,968 : 533,242,560 = 533,242,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,193,968/533,242,560 = 533,242,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,193,968x = 533,242,560 × 533,242,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,193,968x = 284,347,627,795,353,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,347,627,795,353,600/246,193,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,973,982.93
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