Finding the Third Proportional to 248,482,951.50 and 540,598,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,482,951.50 and 540,598,734 is: 1,176,124,918.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,482,951.50 : 540,598,734 = 540,598,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,482,951.50/540,598,734 = 540,598,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,482,951.50x = 540,598,734 × 540,598,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,482,951.50x = 292,246,991,202,402,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,246,991,202,402,752/248,482,951.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,124,918.99
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