Finding the Third Proportional to 246,285,132 and 535,438,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,285,132 and 535,438,752 is: 1,164,076,186.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,285,132 : 535,438,752 = 535,438,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,285,132/535,438,752 = 535,438,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,285,132x = 535,438,752 × 535,438,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,285,132x = 286,694,657,143,317,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,694,657,143,317,504/246,285,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,076,186.07
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