Finding the Third Proportional to 250,768,584 and 387,332,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,768,584 and 387,332,748 is: 598,267,355.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,768,584 : 387,332,748 = 387,332,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,768,584/387,332,748 = 387,332,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,768,584x = 387,332,748 × 387,332,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,768,584x = 150,026,657,673,231,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,026,657,673,231,488/250,768,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,267,355.82
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