Finding the Third Proportional to 250,797,727 and 387,379,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,797,727 and 387,379,289 is: 598,341,601.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,797,727 : 387,379,289 = 387,379,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,797,727/387,379,289 = 387,379,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,797,727x = 387,379,289 × 387,379,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,797,727x = 150,062,713,546,145,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,062,713,546,145,536/250,797,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,341,601.18
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