Finding the Third Proportional to 246,836,282 and 514,103,062.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,836,282 and 514,103,062.50 is: 1,070,758,142.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,836,282 : 514,103,062.50 = 514,103,062.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,836,282/514,103,062.50 = 514,103,062.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,836,282x = 514,103,062.50 × 514,103,062.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,836,282x = 264,301,958,871,878,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,301,958,871,878,912/246,836,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,758,142.73
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