Finding the Third Proportional to 246,193,974 and 533,242,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,193,974 and 533,242,422 is: 1,154,973,356.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,193,974 : 533,242,422 = 533,242,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,193,974/533,242,422 = 533,242,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,193,974x = 533,242,422 × 533,242,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,193,974x = 284,347,480,620,426,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,347,480,620,426,080/246,193,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,973,356.99
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