Finding the Third Proportional to 248,303,996 and 585,321,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,303,996 and 585,321,464 is: 1,379,765,214.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,303,996 : 585,321,464 = 585,321,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,303,996/585,321,464 = 585,321,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,303,996x = 585,321,464 × 585,321,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,303,996x = 342,601,216,219,103,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,601,216,219,103,296/248,303,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,765,214.17
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