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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,273,721 and 366,451,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,273,721 and 366,451,171 is: 536,558,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,273,721 : 366,451,171 = 366,451,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,273,721/366,451,171 = 366,451,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,273,721x = 366,451,171 × 366,451,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,273,721x = 134,286,460,727,271,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,286,460,727,271,248/250,273,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,558,373.73

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