Finding the Third Proportional to 248,891,324 and 358,536,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,891,324 and 358,536,340 is: 516,483,680.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,891,324 : 358,536,340 = 358,536,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,891,324/358,536,340 = 358,536,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,891,324x = 358,536,340 × 358,536,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,891,324x = 128,548,307,100,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,548,307,100,595,600/248,891,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,483,680.65
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