Finding the Third Proportional to 248,790,968 and 539,871,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,790,968 and 539,871,388 is: 1,171,510,034.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,790,968 : 539,871,388 = 539,871,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,790,968/539,871,388 = 539,871,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,790,968x = 539,871,388 × 539,871,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,790,968x = 291,461,115,581,046,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,461,115,581,046,528/248,790,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,510,034.81
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