Finding the Third Proportional to 248,574,333 and 373,899,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,574,333 and 373,899,303 is: 562,409,992.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,574,333 : 373,899,303 = 373,899,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,574,333/373,899,303 = 373,899,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,574,333x = 373,899,303 × 373,899,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,574,333x = 139,800,688,783,885,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,800,688,783,885,808/248,574,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,409,992.60
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