Finding the Third Proportional to 248,303,676 and 585,320,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,303,676 and 585,320,862 is: 1,379,764,154.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,303,676 : 585,320,862 = 585,320,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,303,676/585,320,862 = 585,320,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,303,676x = 585,320,862 × 585,320,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,303,676x = 342,600,511,492,423,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,600,511,492,423,040/248,303,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,764,154.17
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