Finding the Third Proportional to 250,797,732 and 387,379,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,797,732 and 387,379,296 is: 598,341,610.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,797,732 : 387,379,296 = 387,379,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,797,732/387,379,296 = 387,379,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,797,732x = 387,379,296 × 387,379,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,797,732x = 150,062,718,969,455,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,062,718,969,455,616/250,797,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,341,610.88
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