Finding the Third Proportional to 248,513,220 and 388,994,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,513,220 and 388,994,454 is: 608,887,870.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,513,220 : 388,994,454 = 388,994,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,513,220/388,994,454 = 388,994,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,513,220x = 388,994,454 × 388,994,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,513,220x = 151,316,685,242,758,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,316,685,242,758,112/248,513,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,887,870.20
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