Finding the Third Proportional to 248,275,896 and 539,526,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,275,896 and 539,526,720 is: 1,172,441,973.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,275,896 : 539,526,720 = 539,526,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,275,896/539,526,720 = 539,526,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,275,896x = 539,526,720 × 539,526,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,275,896x = 291,089,081,593,958,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,089,081,593,958,400/248,275,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,172,441,973.96
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