Finding the Third Proportional to 248,587,992 and 376,336,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,587,992 and 376,336,836 is: 569,735,541.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,587,992 : 376,336,836 = 376,336,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,587,992/376,336,836 = 376,336,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,587,992x = 376,336,836 × 376,336,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,587,992x = 141,629,414,130,490,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,629,414,130,490,896/248,587,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,735,541.09
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