Finding the Third Proportional to 246,285,078 and 535,438,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,285,078 and 535,438,636 is: 1,164,075,936.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,285,078 : 535,438,636 = 535,438,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,285,078/535,438,636 = 535,438,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,285,078x = 535,438,636 × 535,438,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,285,078x = 286,694,532,921,540,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,694,532,921,540,480/246,285,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,075,936.92
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