Finding the Third Proportional to 250,549,956 and 383,312,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,549,956 and 383,312,790 is: 586,424,748.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,549,956 : 383,312,790 = 383,312,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,549,956/383,312,790 = 383,312,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,549,956x = 383,312,790 × 383,312,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,549,956x = 146,928,694,977,584,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,928,694,977,584,096/250,549,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,424,748.67
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