Finding the Third Proportional to 248,891,490 and 358,536,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,891,490 and 358,536,582 is: 516,484,033.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,891,490 : 358,536,582 = 358,536,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,891,490/358,536,582 = 358,536,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,891,490x = 358,536,582 × 358,536,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,891,490x = 128,548,480,632,242,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,548,480,632,242,720/248,891,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,484,033.39
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