Finding the Third Proportional to 250,768,616 and 387,332,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,768,616 and 387,332,796 is: 598,267,427.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,768,616 : 387,332,796 = 387,332,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,768,616/387,332,796 = 387,332,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,768,616x = 387,332,796 × 387,332,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,768,616x = 150,026,694,857,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,026,694,857,177,600/250,768,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,267,427.76
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