Finding the Third Proportional to 250,768,612 and 387,332,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,768,612 and 387,332,790 is: 598,267,418.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,768,612 : 387,332,790 = 387,332,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,768,612/387,332,790 = 387,332,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,768,612x = 387,332,790 × 387,332,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,768,612x = 150,026,690,209,184,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,026,690,209,184,096/250,768,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,267,418.77
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