Finding the Third Proportional to 246,285,078.75 and 535,438,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,285,078.75 and 535,438,638 is: 1,164,075,942.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,285,078.75 : 535,438,638 = 535,438,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,285,078.75/535,438,638 = 535,438,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,285,078.75x = 535,438,638 × 535,438,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,285,078.75x = 286,694,535,063,295,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,694,535,063,295,040/246,285,078.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,075,942.07
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