Finding the Third Proportional to 250,481,112 and 538,003,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,481,112 and 538,003,344 is: 1,155,566,564.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,481,112 : 538,003,344 = 538,003,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,481,112/538,003,344 = 538,003,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,481,112x = 538,003,344 × 538,003,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,481,112x = 289,447,598,155,182,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,447,598,155,182,336/250,481,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,566,564.86
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