Finding the Third Proportional to 250,489,302 and 402,660,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,489,302 and 402,660,243 is: 647,274,234.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,489,302 : 402,660,243 = 402,660,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,489,302/402,660,243 = 402,660,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,489,302x = 402,660,243 × 402,660,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,489,302x = 162,135,271,292,819,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,135,271,292,819,040/250,489,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,274,234.86
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