Finding the Third Proportional to 251,465,472 and 549,679,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,465,472 and 549,679,248 is: 1,201,545,775.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,465,472 : 549,679,248 = 549,679,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,465,472/549,679,248 = 549,679,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,465,472x = 549,679,248 × 549,679,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,465,472x = 302,147,275,681,845,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,147,275,681,845,504/251,465,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,545,775.96
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