Finding the Third Proportional to 248,518,036 and 370,621,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,518,036 and 370,621,932 is: 552,718,903.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,518,036 : 370,621,932 = 370,621,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,518,036/370,621,932 = 370,621,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,518,036x = 370,621,932 × 370,621,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,518,036x = 137,360,616,479,412,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,360,616,479,412,624/248,518,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,718,903.99
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