Finding the Third Proportional to 246,728,376 and 541,878,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,728,376 and 541,878,383 is: 1,190,103,006.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,728,376 : 541,878,383 = 541,878,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,728,376/541,878,383 = 541,878,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,728,376x = 541,878,383 × 541,878,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,728,376x = 293,632,181,962,694,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,632,181,962,694,720/246,728,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,103,006.08
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