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