Finding the Third Proportional to 248,303,994 and 585,321,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,303,994 and 585,321,594 is: 1,379,765,838.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,303,994 : 585,321,594 = 585,321,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,303,994/585,321,594 = 585,321,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,303,994x = 585,321,594 × 585,321,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,303,994x = 342,601,368,402,700,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,601,368,402,700,864/248,303,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,765,838.17
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