Finding the Third Proportional to 248,790,963 and 539,871,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,790,963 and 539,871,378 is: 1,171,510,014.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,790,963 : 539,871,378 = 539,871,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,790,963/539,871,378 = 539,871,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,790,963x = 539,871,378 × 539,871,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,790,963x = 291,461,104,783,618,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,461,104,783,618,880/248,790,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,510,014.95
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