Finding the Third Proportional to 246,555,385 and 370,157,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,555,385 and 370,157,381 is: 555,722,953.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,555,385 : 370,157,381 = 370,157,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,555,385/370,157,381 = 370,157,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,555,385x = 370,157,381 × 370,157,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,555,385x = 137,016,486,708,779,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,016,486,708,779,168/246,555,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,722,953.32
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